Foundations of Early Literacy Instruction (11763.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Education | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and articulate a range of theoretical perspectives on literacy learning;
2. Understand the roles adults play in children's literacy development, and oral language as a foundational for literacy success;
3. Understand the importance of using a variety of texts as part of an effective literacy program;
4. Describe and explain the six keys to reading success (phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension and oral language) and how they can be taught and assessed;
5. Plan and assess lessons for early reading, writing and spelling.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Must have completed 12 credit points in a primary initial teacher education or early childhood education course.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
9871 English Literacy for EducatorsAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-campus | Mrs Julia Davies-Duff |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 27 May 2024 | On-campus | Mrs Julia Davies-Duff |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | On-campus | Mrs Julia Davies-Duff |
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Winter Term | 26 May 2025 | On-campus | Mrs Julia Davies-Duff |
Required texts
Beck, I. L., McKeown, M. G., & Kucan, L. (2013). Bring Words to Life: Robust Vocabulary Instruction. (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Approval of extenuating circumstances will be dependent upon the production of supporting documentation and at the discretion of the unit convener.
All assessment items required to be submitted online must be submitted via the appropriate Canvas drop box. It is the student's responsibility to upload the correct and corresponding draft or assessment item to the right submission section. Assignments must be submitted in a format accessible to the assessor(s), as stated on the relevant canvas site.
If the unit convener and/or tutor are unable to access a submission, or if no submission has been made by the due date and time, a standard late penalty of 10% of the total marks possible for the task may be applied per day, for three days, after which the submission will receive a score of ‘0' in keeping with UC's Assessment Policy.
Special assessment requirements
Normally an aggregrate mark of 50% is required to pass the unit.
All assessment items MUST be submitted.
Provision of valid documentation
Please note that the University takes student conduct very seriously. All documentation provided to University staff must be valid and the provision of fraudulent documentation carries with it potentially serious consequences, including suspension and/or exclusion from the University. Note that all allegations of student misconduct will be referred to the Associate Dean for Education (ADE) as a prescribed authority for investigation.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Learner engagement
Hours breakdown
30 hours lectures and workshops
60 hours reading and workshop preparation
60 hours assessment preparation
Participation requirements
There is a strong correlation between participation and success in higher education. Your participation in on-campus sessions and your engagement with online activities will enhance your understanding of this unit's content and therefore the quality of your assessment responses. Lack of participation may result in your inability to satisfactorily pass assessment items.
Required IT skills
Competence with word processing and presentation software, and working knowledge of Canvas is expected.
In-unit costs
None
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
Additional information
This unit is built upon evidence-based research and theories of reading and writing.
