278427

Literacy Assessment and Instruction

An examination of the theory, research, and methods of reading and writing assessment that inform instruction.

Course code

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

278427

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.

Prerequisite courses

Complete first

You need to complete the above course or courses before moving onto this one.

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 theory and research that informs literacy assessment and the implications for literacy instruction.
  • 2 Select, administer, and interpret relevant assessment tools in both reading and writing.
  • 3 Use the results of assessment to plan appropriate instruction for all learners in multicultural classrooms within a bicultural context.
  • 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
Written Assignment 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

DIFFERENTIATED READING INSTRUCTION: STRATEGIES FOR THE PRIMARY GRADES 2ED

Author
WALPOE, S., & MCKENNA, M.C.
ISBN
9781593854126
Edition
2ED
Publisher
FOOTPRINT

ASSESSMENT FOR READING INSTRUCTION 4TH EDITION (2019)

Author
MCKENNA, M.C., DOUGHERTY STAHL, K.A.
ISBN
9781462541577
Edition
4TH EDITION 2019
Publisher
FOOTPRINT

DIFFERENTIATED READING INSTRUCTION 2ED/ ASSESSMENT FOR READING INSTRUCTION 4ED PACK

Author
MCKENNA ET AL
ISBN
9785550000199
Edition
PACK
Publisher
FOOTPRINT

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Author
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ISBN
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Edition
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Publisher
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