LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
EDU1LL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students focus on increasing their knowledge of the English language and literacy, including an understanding of the influence of their identities and cultures on their development as English/Literacy teachers. Students develop competency in the use of English language conventions and study the developmental nature of language and literacy learning as well as the teaching approaches, and strategies for involving parents/carers used in the early years of school.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education | Prescribed | Janet Fellowes and Grace Oakley | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Readings | Developing early literacy, Assessment and teaching (reprinted 2011) | Recommended | Hill, Susan (2006) | AUSTRALIA: ELEANOR CURTAIN |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Debra Edwards
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One essay | 30 | |
| one 1 hour examination | 30 | |
| one assignment - personal language and literacy profile | 40 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Cindy Tassone
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One essay | 30 | |
| one 1 hour examination | 30 | |
| one assignment - personal language and literacy profile | 40 |