EDUC3748K-6 Literacy 2

Course handbook

Description

This course provides a coherent understanding of teaching and learning in English in K-6 contexts with a focus on children's productive literacies and the differentiation of literacy skill development for specific learning needs. Students will explore the NSW English K-6 syllabus incorporating the Australian Curriculum and the role and value of English in the broader school curriculum.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Use the NSW English K-6 syllabus incorporating the Australian Curriculum (2012 to plan a writing program integrating outcomes and content from other NSW Key Learning Areas;

2. Demonstrate the use of electronic media as a pedagogical tool;

3. Analyse individual data to develop a personalised learning plan in literacy;

4. Demonstrate understanding of contemporary approaches to differentiation and personalised learning strategies;

5. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the NSW English K-6 syllabus incorporating the Australian Curriculum (2012) with a focus on assessment and reporting;

6. Develop units of work for diverse K-6 contexts, demonstrating an understanding of the legal and ethical considerations for teaching English as an Additional Language or Dialect and supporting students with learning difficulties.

Content

1. Theory, concepts and key stages related to the acquisition of skills in writing and visual literacy.
2. Research evidence related to acquisition and teaching of productive literacies - writing and visual literacy.
3. Principles and practices of teaching and learning English and in particular the teaching and learning of writing and the impact of electronic multimedia.
4. Models of pedagogy and strategies for teaching and assessing in productive literacies particularly in writing including instruction on how to teach concepts of print, text types and grammars, punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
5. Role and value of English in the broader school curriculum and the integration of literacy skill development across other syllabus areas.
6. Strategies for assessing in productive literacies particularly in writing including instruction on how to teach concepts of print, grammar, punctuation, spelling and handwriting.
7. Analysis and interpretation of individual student literacy data and development of Personal Learning Plans in literacy and incorporation of PLPs in class literacy planning
8. Digital, visual and media literacy concepts and principles
9. The role of technology in knowledge construction and communication. 
10. Demonstrate an understanding of ways to communicate with parents/carers and stakeholders, particularly in diverse and challenging environments

Requisites

Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of

- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or

- 80 units of UoN courses or

- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways

Teacher Education Milestone

Assumed knowledge

EDUC2748 K-6 Literacy 1

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Written Assignments + ICT

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Studies

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Course outline

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