Literacy in the Early Years (EDEC350)

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

1. critically analyse diverse kinds of literacy experiences for children aged 5-8, according to various theoretical perspectives (GTSD 1.2.1) (CS 1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, 3.9, 4.1, 4.5, 5.2);
2. demonstrate understanding of how to build an effective learning environment, through an integrated approach to language and literacy that links to families and communities (GTSD 1.2.1, and 2.1.1) (CS 2.4, 2.5, 2.7, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.5);
3. plan and assess meaningful literacy experiences based on knowledge of the English content area, of individual students, and of the relevant syllabus/curriculum goals (GTSD 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 4.1.1, 5.1.1) (CS 3.4);
4. design a literature-based teaching-learning sequence, using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies that reflect the diverse backgrounds and needs of children, and that encourage active, engaged learning, positive interaction and self-motivation for all students (GTSD 1.3.1, 2.1.1, 3.2.1, 4.1.1 5.1.1) (CS 1.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.1, 4.5); and
5. demonstrate knowledge of strategies for communicating about students’ literacy learning to parents/carers in the Early Years (GTSD 3.7.1, and 5.5.1) (CS 3.4, and 6.3).