EDF4240

Teaching language and literacy: curriculum and pedagogy ( 6 points, SCA Band 0, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr A Koh

Offered:
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: Curriculum and pedagogies of literacy in primary and secondary schools. The unit focuses on whole language pedagogy using it as a case study for discussion of curriculum and pedagogical issues, and to examine the theoretical underpinnings of a range of literacy pedagogies. Factors which impede access to literacy education in schools will also be of interest.

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%