edu2elm early years literacy

EARLY YEARS LITERACY & NUMERACY

EDU2ELM

2018

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students explore the fundamentals of literacy development and mathematical thinking for teaching and learning for children from birth to 8 years. Students are presented with the theories of early learning alongside the practicalities of shaping appropriate learning experiences for early learners. The notion of curriculum for young children is addressed using the Early Learning Framework and the Victorian Early Years Learning & Development Framework, and the Victorian/Australian Curriculum documents. Pre-service teachers (PSTs) will examine early mathematical concepts and processes; such as one to one correspondence, matching and sorting, memory, spatial reasoning and problem solving; and early literacy concepts and processes, including repetition, imitation, text exploration, reading and a range of texts. Representational processes such as drawing, painting and writing, including left/right orientation will be considered. Music, rhythm, beat and movement will be incorporated as tools of creativity which enhance the development of language, literacy and mathematics.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

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	Play in early childhood education: Learning in diverse contexts.	Prescribed	Ebbeck, M & Waniganayake, M. (2010).	Melbourne: Oxford University Press
Readings	Language and literacy development in early childhood.	Recommended	Ewing, R., Callow, J., & Rushton, K. (2016).	Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Readings	Language, literacy and early childhood education.	Recommended	Fellowes, J., & Oakley, G., (2014).	Oxford University Press.
Readings	Numeracy in early childhood: Shared contexts for teaching & learning.	Recommended	Macmillan, A. (2009).	South Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press.
Readings	Just Imagine: Creative play experiences for children under six.	Recommended	Crook, S., & Farmer, B. (2002).	Croydon, Vic.:Tertiary Press.
Readings	Design and technology for children.	Recommended	Fleer, M., & Jane, B. (2011).	Frenchs Forest, N.S.W. Pearson Australia
Readings	Primary and early childhood mathematics pedagogy. (3rd ed.).	Recommended	Muir, T. (2012).	Pearson Australian
Readings	Programming and planning in early childhood setting. (6th ed.).	Recommended	Arthur, L., Beecher, B.,Death, D, Dockett, S., & Farmer, S. (2015)	Victoria: Cengage Learning
Readings	Music in the early years: pathways into the social world.	Recommended	Ilari, B. (2016)	Research Student in Music Education, 38(1), 24-39. doi:10.1177/1321103X16642631
Media	Play, dance, sing with young children.	Recommended	Lubawy, J. (2006).	Wagga Wagga Victoria, MAD CD.
Readings	Early childhood curriculum. Planning, assessment and implementation.	Recommended	McLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S. (2013).	U.S.A. Cambridge University Press.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe a range of research informed literacy and mathematics learning processes of young children from birth to 8 years

Activities:: Weekly workshops
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

02. Demonstrate an understanding of relevant theoretical perspectives and concepts in literacy and mathematics teaching for children from birth to 8 years of age.

Activities:: Weekly hands on workshops using natural and recycled materials with Facilitator
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

03. Research and develop appropriate and effective learning experiences teaching strategies, including play based and intentional teaching, to shape literacy and mathematics curriculum for children from birth to 8 years of age, in response to relevant current curriculum documents

Activities:: Weekly hands on workshops using natural and recycled materials with Facilitator
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

04. Develop and collate a range of appropriate ideas and resources to support young childrens learning in areas of literacy and mathematics, including relevant ICT resources.

Activities:: Weekly hands on workshops using natural and recycled materials with Facilitator
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

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.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Online tasks (800 words)	20	01
Assessment task 2: Teaching resource and learning experiences for babies or toddlers (1600)	40	02, 03, 04
Assessment task 3: Teaching resource and learning experiences for early years of school. (1600)	40	02, 03, 04

Shepparton, 2018, Semester 1, Blended