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Details for CRS306 Years K-6 Language and Literacy

This unit outlines the Australian Curriculum and NESA Syllabus content for this area of study.  Students will engage with the latest research in the area and have an opportunity to develop their own teaching plans and programmes. The unit content includes specific teaching pedagogical practices as well as curriculum specialisation

Quick Stats

  • Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
  • Course code: CRS306
  • Credit points: 10

Subject Coordinator

Nicole Serret

Prerequisite

The following courses are prerequisites:

  • EDU101—Foundations in Christian Learning and Teaching and CRS207—Years 3-6 Reading and Writing

Unit Content

Outcomes

  1. Critically examine research papers and evidence-based findings on approaches into teaching and learning related to language and literacy.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge and understandings of literacy strategies and their incorporation as general capabilities in ACARA and NSW NESA syllabuses.
  3. Critically evaluate the concepts that underpin literacy and literature and their importance within different cultural belief systems including Australian Indigenous communities.
  4. Identify and apply a range of teaching strategies for integrating literacy and language into their chosen learning areas.
  5. Plan and assess engaging lesson sequences for the full range of abilities, including diverse learners (linguistic, cultural and socioeconomic), drawing from the relevant ACARA or NSW NESA syllabi

Subject Content

  • NESA English Syllabus K-10
  • Values Education
  • Teaching Stage ES1 – 3 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)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

  • Forum Posts (20%)
  • Case Study Presentation (45%)
  • Lesson Plan Sequence and Justification (35%)

Prescribed Text

  • References will include the most current curriculum requirements for schools.

Check with the instructor each semester before purchasing any prescribed texts or representative references