James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2005

ED2094 - English Education for Early Childhood

Credit points: 03
Year: 2005
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Compulsory for all students specialising in the Early Childhood area, studying at the Graduate Bachelor of Education level.

The basis of this subject is teaching young children in subject English across the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing and viewing, with particular reference to the Queensland syllabus for English in Years 1 to 10. Topics include a critique of several models of instruction which influence teaching across the language/literacy area, with a view to maximising learning opportunities for all children in todays classroom; a review of childrens literature; investigation of a variety of text forms; issues of language diversity and learning styles and their impact on best teaching practice and a variety of means for assessing and reporting such learning. There is a focus on meaning and relevance within the schooling and other contexts, as the basis for selecting literacy instructional techniques and materials to be used. Consideration of the profound changes in literacy demands for children today and the major role media and technology play are featured.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:6 units of level 1 ED subjects
Inadmissible
Subject
Combinations:
ED2001 and ED2092

Availabilities

, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect: jc128181.
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours
  • 13 hours
    Assessment: (40%); (30%); (30%).

    , , Study Period 2
    Census Date 31-Aug-2005
    Coord/Lect: edgew.
    Contact hours:
    • 26 hours
    • 13 hours
      Assessment: (60%); (30%); (10%).

      , Study Period 2
      Census Date 31-Aug-2005
      Coord/Lect: jc128181.
      Contact hours:
      • 13 hours
        Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
        Assessment:.

        Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.