edu2ell teaching english language and literacy
TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
EDU2ELL
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop as English language and literacy teachers, commencing with an understanding of language development in the pre-school years, transitioning into early primary. Students will develop a theoretical and practical knowledge of kindergarten and primary curriculum programs, teaching approaches and assessment practices. In this subject students focus on their development as English language and literacy teachers. A core focus will be on interpreting and creating text with a specific focus on reading, writing, and development of oral language, plus visual and critical literacy. This will include models of multimodal literacy; innovative and critical pedagogies; structured teaching approaches, and an understanding of the developmental nature of language and literacy learning.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites EDU1LLI or EDU1LL. Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Bachelor of Education Secondary (EBEDS, EBEDSB, EBEDSM), or Bachelor of Education Primary (EBEDP, EBEDPB, EBEDPM) or Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBEST, EBESTB, EBESTM, EBESTP) or Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBESB) or Bachelor of Educational Studies (EBES, EBESM) or Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (EBTP) or Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) (EBTS) or Bachelor of Education (EVEDB, RBEDM); Bachelor of Early Childhood and Primary Education (EBECB, EBECP)
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU2TE, EDU2SRW
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education. | Prescribed | Fellowes, J. & Oakley, G. (2014). | Australia: Oxford |
| Readings | Write Ways.(4th ed.) | Recommended | Wing Jan, L. (2015 | Australia: Oxford Education. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate knowledge of kindergarten and primary curriculum programs, teaching approaches (inclusive of ICT) and assessment practices within English language and literacy areas
- Activities:
- Online Module 1 hr Tutorial 2hr
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
02. Demonstrate an effective use of theoretical frameworks to plan for language and literacy learning.
- Activities:
- Online Module 1 hr Tutorial 2hr
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
03. Demonstrate an understanding and application of strategies for teaching English language and literacy specifically reading, writing and oral language.
- Activities:
- Online Module 1 hr Tutorial 2hr
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research a teaching strategy and demonstrate its application (1500 words equiv) | Formative and summative | 40 | 03 |
| Planning workbook - (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Literacy block plan- (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research a teaching strategy and demonstrate its application (1500 words equiv) | Formative and summative | 40 | 03 |
| Planning workbook - (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Literacy block plan- (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCindy Tassone
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research a teaching strategy and demonstrate its application (1500 words equiv) | Formative and summative | 40 | 03 |
| Planning workbook - (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Literacy block plan- (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research a teaching strategy and demonstrate its application (1500 words equiv) | Formative and summative | 40 | 03 |
| Planning workbook - (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Literacy block plan- (equiv to 1500 words) | Summative | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |