edu2srw supporting reading and writing
SUPPORTING READING AND WRITING
EDU2SRW
2015
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.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoan Stewart
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1CAD
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Communicating in the health sciences 2nd Ed. | Prescribed | Higgs, J., Ajjawi, R., McAllister, L., Trede F. and Lotus, S.(2008) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, SOUTH MELBOURNE, VICTORIA |
| Readings | Please refer to Learning Management System (LMS) site or Section 5.2 of the Subject Learning Guide | Recommended | N/A | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an awareness of the language and literacy demands of a variety of text types (genres), in both fiction and non-fiction from discipline areas.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Compare and contrast the use of strategies and the value of quality children's literature and non-fiction texts with differentiated student groups for your planning and teaching.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Analyse a range of strategies to support and plan lessons to determine how to best adapt them to improve the literacy learning of a range of diverse learners in our classrooms.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Analyse and critique theories of teaching reading and writing across genres, and assessment and teaching strategies. This will enable them to be used to enhance the literacy development of a range of learners in the various curriculum areas.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoan 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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-word report demonstrating understanding theory, with links to assessment & learning strategies. | 50 | 03, 04 | |
| 2000-word research project based on genre study and quality children's literature. | 50 | 01, 02 |