SUPPORTING READING AND WRITING

EDU2SRW

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are provided with a firm grounding in the theory and practical knowledge required for teaching English language, literature and literacy. The focus is on student skill development in the key areas of teaching reading and writing in a differentiated classroom, with particular emphasis on literacy teaching and learning in a range of modes and for a range of audiences. The subject is structured around the key elements of teaching reading and writing to beginning learners and to older students who may be experiencing difficulties in literacy, to enable teachers to make links between theoretical contexts and practical applications. A key element will be the development of the skills necessary to identify and develop appropriate and inclusive reading and writing strategies for all students. ICT skills associated with accessing, processing and communicating in a blended learning environment are embedded within the course and utilised in assessment tasks.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Joan Stewart

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: EDU1CAD

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsCommunicating in the health sciences 2nd Ed.PrescribedHiggs, J., Ajjawi, R., McAllister, L., Trede F. and Lotus, S.(2008)OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA
ReadingsPlease refer to Learning Management System (LMS) site or Section 5.2 of the Subject Learning GuideRecommendedN/AN/A

Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Joan Stewart

Class requirements

Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
2000-word report demonstrating understanding theory, with links to assessment & learning strategies.50
2000-word research project based on genre study and quality children's literature.50