Abstract

In this subject students will develop and consolidate their understanding of English content knowledge in the strands of language, literature and literacy with a focus on the early years of schooling (ages 4-8) in the context of the broader curriculum. They will consider the acquisition of reading and writing processes … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

Literacies in the 21st century and the K-2 literacy learnerLiteracy, technology, and diversityTeaching the alphabetic principle including phonemic awareness and the role of phonicsLanguage acquisition and the teaching and learning of speaking and listeningSelecting appropriate resources and pedagogies for emergent and early literacy learnersTeaching emergent and developing writersTeaching emergent and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Assessment items

1. Module 1 online test
2. Module 2 online test
3. My teaching approach - choice of presentation mode
4. Module 4 online test
5. Analysis of case study data

Work integrated learning

Duration 48 hours Details Students in the Bachelor of Education (K-12) and the Bachelor of Education (EC&P) will work in classrooms for 6 hours each week, in an embedded placement for 48 hours (at 6 hours a day in each session) in host schools. During the visits the students will … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning resources

Additional resources required by students

Mackenzie, N.M., & Scull, J.A. (Eds) (2018), Understanding and supporting young writers from birth to 8.  Routledge.