Language, Literacy and Literature 1 G (11918.1)

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.

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 effectively
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

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

Enrolment in EDM001 Master of Primary Teaching.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

11342 How the English Language Works G

Assumed knowledge

Foundational knowledge of the Australian Curriculum: K-8.