EDUC6738
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides an introduction to teaching and learning in English in K-6 contexts with a focus on children's reception, interpretation and interdependency of verbal, textual and visual literacies including an introduction to the sciences of reading. 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
Callaghan
- Trimester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of theory, concepts and 'sciences of reading' reading and learning related to the key stages of knowledge and skills in receptive and visual literacies (pre-K - 6)
2. Consider children's home and community literacy practices as a foundation for learning in K-6 contexts
3. Value children's literature as a context for teaching and learning in English
4. Identify the key stages in children's early language acquisition
5. Understand and use the NSW English K-6 syllabus (2023) incorporating the Australian Curriculum (2012) to plan for learning and teaching in receptive literacy
Content
- Theory, concepts and key stages related to the acquisition of knowledge and skills in the reception, interpretation and interdependency of verbal, textual and visual literacies.
- The role and value of English in the broader school curriculum.
- The place of English in the K-12 English continuum.
- English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D).
- The impact of home and community literacy practices.
- Children's literature as a context for literacy learning and teaching.
- Principles and practices of teaching and learning of verbal literacy (Oral Language and Communication).
- Principles and practices of teaching and learning of reading including phonological & phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary knowledge and text comprehension, concepts of print and grammar.
- Strategies for assessing and reporting aspects of reading.
- NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: English K-10
Assumed knowledge
Nil
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Written Assignment
Written Assignment: Case Study
In Term Test: Exam
Contact hours
Trimester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Online 12 hour(s) per term
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 24 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- EDUC6738 - Trimester 2, 2024 (All) (PDF, 237.0 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.