Language, Literacy and Literature 1 G (11918.1)
Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
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View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC - Canberra, Bruce |
EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Education |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
Academic Program Area - Education | Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit provides preservice teachers with the foundational knowledge to teach reading, writing and oral language skills in the early years of school. The unit will focus on the six keys to reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language, and how to teach and assess them. Students will learn about a range of theoretical perspectives on reading. The unit will focus on explicit and systematic instruction of phonics, reading and writing. Students will learn how adults can promote early literacy skills through oral language and print conventions.
1. Identify and articulate a range of theoretical perspectives on early literacy learning;
2. Explain how oral language is foundational for literacy success and the roles that adults play in children's literacy development;
3. Explain the value of story-reading and story-telling and 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
5. Plan sequences of lessons focusing on reading, writing and spelling in the early years of primary school.
1. 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
Learning outcomes
After successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Identify and articulate a range of theoretical perspectives on early literacy learning;
2. Explain how oral language is foundational for literacy success and the roles that adults play in children's literacy development;
3. Explain the value of story-reading and story-telling and 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
5. Plan sequences of lessons focusing on reading, writing and spelling in the early years of primary school.
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
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Enrolment in EDM001 Master of Primary Teaching.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
11342 How the English Language Works GAssumed knowledge
Foundational knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: K-8.
Availability for enrolment in 2024 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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2023 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Ms Kate Halcrow |
2024 | UC - Canberra, Bruce | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Rachel Cunneen |
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