edu2llc language literacies
LANGUAGE, LITERACIES AND COMMUNICATION
EDU2LLC
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Students explore language and multiple literacies in Early Education; strategies for teaching and learning of reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing in the early years and for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse families and ESL children; inclusive practices and diverse abilities in language and multi-literacies; documenting children's learning of language and investigating how children communicate their ideas.
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 Must be enrolled in course EBECE Bachelor of Early Childhood Education, EBEL Bachelor of Early Learning, or EBECEO Bachelor of Early Childhood Education or requires Subject Coordinator's approval.
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 | Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education. | Prescribed | Fellowes, J., & Oakley, G.(2014) | Oxford University Press. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop an applied understanding of children's language acquisiton, communication and expression leading to the development of literacy.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Investigate the backgrounds of children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds for the development of spoken English and written literacies.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Plan, document and assess language and literacy promoting experiences based on children's interests.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Employ teaching and appropriate scaffolding skills that assist the development of children's oral language, thinking and exergent literacy.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Online, 2019, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Learning Centre (approximately 2000-2400 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Review of an aspect of early literacy development (approximately 1500-1600 words) | 40 | 02, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online Study 2/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 31
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 22 to week 31 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Learning Centre (approximately 2000-2400 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Review of an aspect of early literacy development (approximately 1500-1600 words) | 40 | 02, 04 |
Online, 2019, Online Study 4/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDebra Edwards
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 46
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day in week 46 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Learning Centre (approximately 2000-2400 words) | 60 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Review of an aspect of early literacy development (approximately 1500-1600 words) | 40 | 02, 04 |