EDF4240

Teaching language and literacy: Curriculum and pedagogy (6 points)

(EDU)

Leader: Dr A Koh

Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis:

Objectives: At the completion of this unit students will have re-examined what is meant by whole language; developed an understanding of literacies as socio-cultural constructs; examined the theoretical underpinnings of whole language pedagogy; reviewed and evaluated various critiques of whole language pedagogy; examined differing pedagogues of literacy education in relation to current State-based literacy curriculum documents; developed a familiarity with the issues related to differential access to literacy education through schooling.

Assessment: Essay 1 (2000 words): 50% + Essay 2 (2000 words): 50%