EDUC2012

English for Early Childhood Education

10 Units 2000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Prepares students to support language and literacy learning in early childhood settings. Topics include reading/writing processes, culture and language, views of language, text types, writing conventions, programming and assessment, and teaching/learning strategies.

Objectives Students will demonstrate:
1. understanding of observation, monitoring and assessment techniques which form the basis of developmentally appropriate planning for language and literacy learning.
2. knowledge of, and competencies in, planning and implementing learning activities and teaching strategies that support language and literacy development for children from diverse backgrounds (including non-English speaking backgrounds).
3. knowledge of the philosophies and implications of current National Profile and State Syllabus documents
4. understanding and appreciation of the role of children's literature in literacy development.
Content Topics include:
. reading/writing processes
. oracy/literacy dependence
. culture and language
. English as a second language
. Teaching multilingual students
. a functional view of language
. text types - recount, report, narrative, poetry, procedure
. writing conventions - spelling, grammar, punctuation, handwriting
. outcomes-based assessment and programming for language
. monitoring, assessing, reporting
. creating a supportive environment for language/literacy development
. teaching strategies
. teacher as reflective researcher
. computers and language/literacy development
Replacing Course(s) n/a
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge LING1110
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Field Study
Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) 1. The Community Child (0-5) 50%
Observation
Developmental Summary
Literacy Experience Plan

2. The Literate Child (K-2) 50%
Observation
Developmental Study
Literacy Lesson Plan
Contact Hours Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Compulsory Components
Requisite by Enrolment This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Teaching / Bachelor of Early Childhood Studies programs.