Undergraduate - UnitEDF2213 - English education 2 (P-10)

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Offered	Berwick Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Julie Faulkner

Synopsis

This unit revisits a range of theoretical perspectives on the learning and teaching of literacy, particularly in relation to the middle and upper primary years. Students are encouraged to research changing literacy practices, critically reflect on their own beliefs and teaching practices, and develop a robust theoretical perspective on the learning and teaching of literacy to a diverse range of learners. Students critically examine current literacy practices, including assessment, curriculum and reporting of literacy learning, in order to develop effective methods of literacy pedagogy and planning in their own teaching. Students' pedagogical practices take into account the changing social futures and needs of primary school students.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

• identify a range of theoretical perspectives on effective literacy learning in the middle and upper primary years
• reflect on their personal professional learning during placement and implement teaching and learning strategies that demonstrate an understanding of a range of effective and inclusive teaching strategies for literacy in the middle and upper primary classroom, including approaches to planning, assessment and reporting
• explore ways to integrate literacy teaching across the curriculum

understand the importance of using a variety of texts and literature as part of an effective literacy program

• become competent in the use of a range of ICTs in accessing relevant research literature, in accessing and developing teaching resources and strategies, and in presenting evidence of their own learning in the area of literacy.

Fieldwork

10 days placement

Assessment

1. Planning task (equivalent 2000 words, 50%); and 2. Professional portfolio (equivalent 2000 words, 50%)

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Julie Faulkner

Contact hours

12 hours per week (equivalent)