EARLY YEARS LITERACY & NUMERACY

EDU3ELM

2021

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesWeekly hands on workshops using natural and recycled materials with Facilitator

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Admitted into EBECB or EBECP or EBECE or EBEL or EBECEO

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsEDU2ELM

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Numeracy in early childhood: shared contests for teaching and learning

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMacmillan, A.

Year2009

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherSouth Melbourne, Vic.: Oxford University Press.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Music in the early years: pathways into the social world.

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorIlari, B.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherResearch Student in Music Education, 38(1), 24-39. doi:10.1177/1321103X16642631

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Just Imagine: Creative play experiences for children under six.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorCrook, S., & Farmer, B.

Year2002

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPearson

ISBN9780864582751

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Programming and planning in early childhood setting

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorArthur, L., Beecher, B.,Death, D, Dockett, S., & Farmer, S.

Year2015

Edition/Volume6th ed

PublisherVictoria: Cengage Learning

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Primary and early childhood mathematics pedagogy

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMuir, T.

Year2012

Edition/Volume3rd

PublisherPearson Australian

ISBN9781486009213

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Language, literacy and early childhood education.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorFellowes, J., & Oakley, G.

Year2014

Edition/Volume3rd

PublisherOxford University Press.

ISBN9780190318567, 0190318562

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Design and technology for children.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorFleer, M., & Jane, B.

Year2011

Edition/Volume3rd

PublisherPearson Australia

ISBN1442527846, 9781442527843

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Play, dance, sing with young children.

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorLubawy, J.

Year2006

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherWagga Wagga Victoria, MAD CD.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Play in early childhood education: Learning in diverse contexts.

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorEbbeck, M & Waniganayake, M.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherMelbourne: Oxford University Press

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Language and literacy development in early childhood.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorEwing, R., Callow, J., & Rushton, K.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCambridge University Press.

ISBN9781107578623

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Early childhood curriculum. Planning, assessment and implementation.

Resource TypeOther resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMcLachlan, C., Fleer, M., & Edwards, S.

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherU.S.A. Cambridge University Press.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

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

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

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

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

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online tasks (800 words)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1
Teaching resource and learning experiences for babies or toddlers (1600)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Teaching resource and learning experiences for early years of school. (1600)	N/A	Other	Group	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2021, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online tasks (800 words)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1
Teaching resource and learning experiences for babies or toddlers (1600)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Teaching resource and learning experiences for early years of school. (1600)	N/A	Other	Group	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2021, Online study 1/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 19 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online tasks (800 words)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1
Teaching resource and learning experiences for babies or toddlers (1600)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Teaching resource and learning experiences for early years of school. (1600)	N/A	Other	Group	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

On-Line, 2021, Online study 3/4, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLeanne Grogan

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Two 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Online tasks (800 words)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	20	SILO1
Teaching resource and learning experiences for babies or toddlers (1600)	N/A	Other	Individual	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Teaching resource and learning experiences for early years of school. (1600)	N/A	Other	Group	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4