<p>This foundational subject provides an introduction to the concepts of &#39;language&#39;, &#39;literacy(ies)&#39; and &#39;literacy(ies) across the curriculum&#39;. Pre-service teachers will examine, and develop an understanding of, contemporary theories and practical approaches pertaining to language and literacy education for children and adolescents from birth to 18 years. The subject introduces concepts of language development and language use, with an emphasis on how both spoken and written language functions in diverse social and cultural contexts, specifically in home and school/pre-school contexts. The subject also introduces contemporary frameworks for understanding literacy(ies), and contemporary approaches to the teaching and learning of literacy(ies). The subject furnishes an introduction to the Australian Curriculum, with a focus on the Literacy General Capability and the inherent priority of cross-curriculum approaches to the teaching and learning of language and literacy(ies). The subject explores the &#39;place&#39; of Speaking and Listening, Reading/Viewing, and Writing/Creating across the curriculum, and contemporary frameworks and approaches informing the teaching and learning of such. Pre-service teachers&#39; personal, professional and academic literacy proficiency is also addressed in this subject. This subject includes an embedded 5-day Professional Experience placement for Primary and Secondary pre-service teachers, and for Early Childhood pre-service teachers (in a 3-5 year old setting), to enable observation, reflection and practical implementation of the learning(s) in this subject.</p>

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ED1421 - Foundations of Language and Literacy in Education

Foundations of Language and Literacy in Education

Demonstrate personal, professional, and academic literacy proficiencies of a commencing Preservice Teacher by developing and applying strategies for reading, writing and analysing texts, including complex academic texts

Identify language and literacies content and approaches that respond to the learning of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds

Identify and apply language and literacies concepts and teaching strategies in teaching areas across the curriculum

Describe and explain key concepts of language and literacy development and learning, contemporary literacy curriculum frameworks and current approaches to language and literacy teaching