Undergraduate TAS-EPR301-2023

Literacy and Numeracy 5 to 8 years

Duration

14 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:

Describe Literacy and Numeracy experiences suitable for diverse young learners drawing on theories of learning.
Plan and design Literacy and Numeracy learning experiences based on relevant curricula and pedagogical approaches for diverse young learners.
Justify and analyse the ways in which young children develop and learn Literacy and Numeracy across curricula.
Use reflection as a basis for contemplating Literacy and Numeracy current, prior and future learning, and practice for diverse learners aged 5 – 8.

Topics covered

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Entry requirements

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

Elective

TAS-EDS-ADG-2023

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Young children develop their abilities to communicate, make meaning, represent ideas, and problem-solve in many ways. Literacy development begins at birth, while mathematical thinking flourishes as they begin to explore their world. In this subject, you will explore how this learning continues in the early years of schooling. You will examine early reading, literacy and numeracy concepts and processes, and apply this knowledge to develop learning experiences suitable for diverse young learners. You will deepen your understanding about relevant national curricula (Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum) as well as draw on your own experience and growing understandings about literacy and numeracy to plan for vibrant and inclusive learning encounters in Prep-Yr 2.

Assessments

Discuss learning theories (35%)
Case Study (35%)
Reflective essay (30%)

Textbooks

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