278426

Literacy Development and Pedagogy

An evaluation of the theory and practice of the teaching of reading and writing. An examination of the processes involved in skillful reading and writing and analysis of research-based practices in reading and writing instruction at the primary levels.

Course code

Qualifications are made up of courses. Some universities call these papers. Each course is numbered using six digits.

278426

Level

The fourth number of the course code shows the level of the course. For example, in course 219206, the fourth number is a 2, so it is a 200-level course (usually studied in the second year of full-time study).

400-level

Credits

Each course is worth a number of credits. You combine courses (credits) to meet the total number of credits needed for your qualification.

15

Subject

Primary Teaching

Course planning information

Course notes

Students must be selected into the GradDipTchg (Primary) qualification.

In order to pass the course a student must complete each of the assessment parts to a satisfactory level, that is, obtain at least 50% for both assessments.

Learning outcomes

What you will learn. Knowledge, skills and attitudes you’ll be able to show as a result of successfully finishing this course.

  • 1 Demonstrate a critical understanding of the processes involved in becoming a skillful reader and writer at the primary levels.
  • 2 Analyse and evaluate research-based practices in literacy instruction.
  • 3 Plan, implement, and evaluate effective practices in reading and writing instruction in the classroom.
  • 4 Communicate effectively (in written and oral formats), using accurate and appropriate language conventions for clarity and purpose.

Learning outcomes can change before the start of the semester you are studying the course in.

Assessments

Assessment Learning outcomes assessed Weighting
Portfolio 1 2 3 4 50%
Written Assignment 1 2 3 4 50%

Assessment weightings can change up to the start of the semester the course is delivered in.

You may need to take more assessments depending on where, how, and when you choose to take this course.

Explanation of assessment types

Computer programmes
Computer animation and screening, design, programming, models and other computer work.
Creative compositions
Animations, films, models, textiles, websites, and other compositions.
Exam College or GRS-based (not centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by a college or the Graduate Research School (GRS). The exam could be online, oral, field, practical skills, written exams or another format.
Exam (centrally scheduled)
An exam scheduled by Assessment Services (centrally) – you’ll usually be told when and where the exam is through the student portal.
Oral or performance or presentation
Debates, demonstrations, exhibitions, interviews, oral proposals, role play, speech and other performances or presentations.
Participation
You may be assessed on your participation in activities such as online fora, laboratories, debates, tutorials, exercises, seminars, and so on.
Portfolio
Creative, learning, online, narrative, photographic, written, and other portfolios.
Practical or placement
Field trips, field work, placements, seminars, workshops, voluntary work, and other activities.
Simulation
Technology-based or experience-based simulations.
Test
Laboratory, online, multi-choice, short answer, spoken, and other tests – arranged by the school.
Written assignment
Essays, group or individual projects, proposals, reports, reviews, writing exercises, and other written assignments.

Textbooks needed

Textbooks can change. We recommend you wait until at least seven weeks before the semester starts to buy your textbooks.

Compulsory

I’VE GOT SOMETHING TO SAY: LEADING YOUNG WRITERS TO AUTHORSHIP.

Author
LOANE, G
ISBN
9780473142605
Edition
2010
Publisher
ARIES PUBLISHING

LITERACY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: A BALANCED APPROACH 3ED

Author
TOMPKINS, G., CAMPBELL, R. & GREEN, D. & SMITH, C.
ISBN
9781488615719
Edition
3RD EDITION 2019
Publisher
PEARSON AUSTRALIA

Recommended

WRITE WAYS

Author
LESLIE WING JAN
ISBN
9780190302702
Edition
4 ED
Publisher
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

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