Early Literacies and Play-Based Pedagogies

• • Module 1: Play-based pedagogies
  • Module 2: Knowledge and practice of early literacies
  • Module 3: Teacher as literacy researcher

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• CUR-MTE-MAS-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject examines early literacy theories and perspectives, with an emphasis on play-based pedagogies, research approaches and documentation of young children’s literacy learning. Students will develop understandings of the experiences and perspectives of families and the relationship between home literacy practices and early literacy learning. These understandings will inform the design of literacy rich environments, incorporating play-based learning and intentional teaching.

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• Report on investigation of children's engagement in early literacy practices (50%)
• Design and document a range of early literacy learning and play experiences (50%)

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