LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

EDU5LNL

2021

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject postgraduate students will extend their knowledge and understanding of the linguistic concepts that underpin literacy acquisition and how these can be used to inform pedagogy and learning. Through critical analysis of current literature students will develop skills to work in multidisciplinary teams to design both universal and individual interventions that respond to the needs of students with a range of language-based academic difficulties.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAnne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveYes

Learning ActivitiesCritical analysis of current literature through online learning modules and readings. Engagement with online discussion forums and synchronised collaborative tasks. Online learning activities which apply the module knowledge to case studies and practice. Interactive online materials including podcasts, journals, blogs and discussion forums. Case studies and synchronised collaborative tasks

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesEDU5CIE

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/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. Analyse and critique relevant bodies of theoretical knowledge that informs professional practice in language and literacy learning.
02. Design and implement learning programs which apply knowledge and understanding of the linguistic concepts that underpin literacy reading acquisition.
03. Examine typical and atypical language development and its relationship to academic achievement and psychosocial development.
04. Research and Design interventions for students with a range of language-based academic difficulties, and disorders informed by formal and informal assessment tools.

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Start date between: and    Key dates

On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 5.00 h unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle% ILO*

Design a range of interventions for students with language-based difficulties. 2,000 words or equiv. Draw on a range of assessment tools to analyse and design learning tasks that respond to the linguistic and cognitive needs of students described in three case studies.

N/AOtherIndividualNo40 SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Design an individualised learning program for a case study 2,000 words or equivalent Drawing from a range of professional reports and classroom artefacts, students will engage in collaborative group task to develop an individualised language program for a student with severe language disorder

N/AOtherIndividualNo40 SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Critical essay 1,500 words Research and critically analyse theoretical perspectives and approaches to literacy learning

N/AOtherIndividualNo20 SILO1, SILO2