301199 (v.2) Ed 349 - Literacy Education II

Area:

Department of Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

301200 (v.2) Ed 348 - Literacy Education I or any previous version

Syllabus:

Integration within the English Learning Area. Text, conventions, processes and strategies for the teaching the written modes of English. Critical literacy through children's literature. Developmental perspectives for literacy instruction. Outcome focused approaches in teaching English.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Demonstrated a further understanding of the theoretical principles and practices which underpin the English Learning Area within the WA Curriculum Frameworks and Student Outcome Statements. Demonstrated an understanding of planning and teaching the written modes of English. Demonstrated an understanding of integrative processes and practices for teaching and learning literacy. Demonstrated an understanding of diagnostic teaching principles and practices within the English Learning Area. Demonstrated an understanding of current views on teaching critical literacy though appropriate children's literature.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Education Department of WA. (1996). First Steps Writing Resource Book. Australia, Longman. Education Department of WA. (1996). First Steps Writing Developmental Continuum. Australia, Longman. Education Department of WA. (1996). First Steps Spelling Resource Book. Australia, Longman. Education Department of WA. (1996). First Steps Spelling Developmental Continuum. Australia, Longman. Education Department of WA. (1998). English Outcome Statements and Framework: Student Outcome Statements and Work Samples. Perth, Longman.

Unit Texts:

Harris, P., Turbill, J., Fitzsimmons, P. and McKenzie, B. (2001). Reading in the Primary School Years. Katoomba, Social Science Press. Curriculum Council of WA. (1998). Curriculum Framework for K-12 Education in WA. Perth, Curriculum Council. Cooper, J.D. (1997). Literacy: Helping Children Construct Meaning. (third edition). Boston, Houghton Mifflin.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Homework Tasks (2) 40%, Case Study 40%, Peer Presentation 10%, Lesson Plan and Learning Centre Overview 10%. This is done by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y