LING1000Foundations of Language - Primary and Early Childhood contexts

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to the study of language, with particular reference to children's language, to equip future teachers with an understanding of how children learn to read, write, speak, listen, respond and represent in supportive and stimulating environments. Teaching literacy skills in the digital age is a complex scenario in many Australia early childhood centres and schools, and it is important to ensure focus is given in teacher education courses to a wide range of socio-economic factors and cultural diversity. This course will provide grounding in language and literacy which is inclusive and which will serve as a foundation for a balanced approach to teaching and learning. As part of the course, students will take part in a second language learning experience with a language other than English.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

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

1. Recognise both the advantages and challenges of multilingualism

2. Evaluate the experience of being a second language learner

3. Describe the relationship between English speech sounds and spelling and the differences between sounds of adult and children's speech

4. Explain English sentence structure, including the analysis of simple and complex clause structures

5. Apply knowledge of speech sounds and grammatical structure in assessing the suitability of learning materials for literacies development

6. Present both a descriptive and a prescriptive explanation for given examples of English variation

Content

Topics to be covered in this course may include:

1. Second language learning: learn some basic grammatical structures of a language other than English and reflect on this experience
2. General terminology of speech production, with reference to children’s speech and the relationship between English sounds and spelling
3. Acquisition of literacies: phonological awareness; reading; writing; spelling; visual literacy
4. Structure of English including basic phrase and clause structure, subordinate clause types and the structure and use of the passive voice
5. The difference between a descriptive and a prescriptive approach to language variation, with an emphasis on diversity

Requisite

Students must be active in one of

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) [40105 ],

Bachelor of Education (Primary) [40106 ],

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary) (Honours) [40109],

Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) [40110 ], or

Undergraduate Certificate in Teacher Preparation [40307], or

Diploma in Education Studies [40316]

to enrol in this course.

If you have successfully completed LING1100 or LING1110 you cannot enrol in this course.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Language reflection assignment

Quiz: Online multiple choice quizzes

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study

In Term Test: Online Exam

Online Learning Activity: Completion of check point quizzes

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Course outline

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