ED5870 - Issues in Literacy Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	National Priority Band
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Available to Postgraduate Certificate, BEd (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

Available to Postgraduate Certificate, BEd (Professional Development) and Master of Education students. The subject examines a range of literacy issues in social, cultural and historical contexts. These include definitions of literacy, syllabus and policy developments, assessment and accountability. Professional participants in this subject who have experience in Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary or Adult Education will be able to engage in issues relevant to their sector.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse critically the impact of selected social contexts on a nominated professional field;
• identify and describe a range of social contexts that inform current literacy education.

Availabilities
, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coord/Lect:	edajp.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(40%); (60%).

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