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Details for EDU416 Years K-2 Reading and Writing

This subject builds on prior learning in reading and writing, emphasising contemporary pedagogies rooted in research and evidence-based practices. Through active engagement with various texts, students will gain enhanced skills in speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing, and representing. This unit focusing on multimodal texts and diverse teaching frameworks in order to equip students for classroom settings.

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: EDU416
  • Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

  • Courses offering EDU416

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Critically analyse effective English and literacy pedagogies proven to have efficacy in progressing student learning.
  2. Generate knowledge and understandings of effective English and literacy pedagogies by maintaining a journal.
  3. Explain understandings of recent theories and practices related to the evidence-based importance of Years K-2 learning to read and write.
  4. Construct reading and writing learning experiences, guided by the ACARA English curriculum or the NESA English K-10 syllabus, that demonstrates insight into the theory and practices of teaching reading and writing.
  5. Critically examine the history of the teaching of reading and how written language works and children learn to be literate.
  6. Evaluate the knowledge and skills in the NESA English syllabus for the acquisition of reading and writing ability.
  7. Consider the means for ongoing teacher professional learning to improve practice in the teaching of reading and writing.

Subject Content

  • NESA English Syllabus K-2
  • Values Education
  • Teaching Stage ES 1 and 1 English Content and Skills
  • Teaching for Diverse Settings
  • Critical Personal Reflection

This course may be offered in the following formats

  • Face to face (onsite)
  • eLearning (online)
  • Intensive

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Reflective Journal (20%)
  • Individual Presentation (40%)
  • Major Essay (40%)

Prescribed Text

  • Primary readings provided.
  • References will also include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.