ED5873 - Teaching and Learning Literacy

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

Available to Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Bachelor of Education (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

The subject examines current strategies and techniques for teaching and learning literacy. These include pedagogy, planning, critical literacy, classroom resources, school based assessment, and equity initiatives which can be implemented at the school level. 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

• critically evaluate the effects of specific techniques and strategies for teaching and learning literacy in a nominated professional field;
• develop theoretically informed teaching strategies and techniques relevant to a nominated professional field.

Assumed Knowledge:

It is expected that students should be a practising teacher or a qualified teacher to enrol in this subject; also preferable to have some current classroom experience.

Availabilities
External, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coord/Lect:	Dr Leanne Dalley-Trim.
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	position statement (40%); description analysis: strategies and materials (60%).

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.