EDUC4064
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course aims to develop an understanding of the literacy and numeracy needs of students in both primary and secondary settings, as well as specific assessment and intervention approaches that can be implemented to meet those needs. Key components of literacy and numeracy competence as well as typical delays and difficulties in these components will be addressed.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Winter - 2024
Ourimbah
- Winter - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the essential skills underlying literacy and numeracy competency
2. Demonstrate the capacity to conduct a range of assessments to identify problems in literacy and numeracy
3. Draw upon a range of resources to develop instructional approaches to meet those specific learning needs
4. Attain knowledge of strategies, resources and services to support students with learning difficulties
Content
Literacy skills
- Assessment, planning and intervention approaches
- Phonological processes
- Word identification, fluency and reading comprehension strategies
- Difficulties in spelling and writing
Numeracy skills
- Assessment, planning and intervention approaches
- Basic number skills
- Problem solving skills
- Functional numeracy
Requisite
Students must have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in EDUC4063 to enrol in this course.
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge associated with the successful completion of 270 units of study in the undergraduate teacher education program.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Studies
Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Scenario/PBL Exercises
Contact hours
Winter - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 16 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 16 hour(s) per term
Winter - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Online 16 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 16 hour(s) per term
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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