Language and Literacy in the Primary Years 1

Language and Literacy in the Primary Years 1

Unit code: ETP5001

Credit points: 12

This unit of study focuses on the development of language and literacy in the Lower Primary context. Preservice teachers will develop a strong disciplinary understanding of how to teach across the three strands of language, literacy and literature as articulated in the Primary English Curriculum. The unit will develop pedagogical content knowledge in the teaching of reading, writing, speaking and listening. The unit also requires students to reflect on their personal literacy skills and knowledge and make connections to professional practice. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of how to teach literacy and language in a Lower Primary classroom. Practical approaches to the teaching of grammar, phonics, comprehension and literature will involve the study of English language conventions and structures. 

Learning outcomes

 

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Design a self-assessment plan based on the LANTITE results for improving literacy content knowledge and skills. Present a poster detailing a method of how this plan is going to be enacted with reference to the AITSL standards; 
  2. Critically reflect on a range of pedagogies to teach Language and Literacy conventions required in the Lower Primary Years; 
  3. Reflect on theoretical models of language and literacy practice to inform an understanding of professional content knowledge; 
  4. Design and construct a unit of work comprising a series of 3 lesson plans supported by contextualised resources with evidence of differentiated learning and formative and summative assessment; and draw on data to report on student learning and achievement; and 
  5. Demonstrate ability to teach language conventions, techniques, modes of communication and forms of representation in virtual and traditional text contexts and situations. 
  6. Participate in an academic community of discourse through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity. 

 

Assessment

 

Item 

Assessment 

  

Graded 

LO Alignment 

Grad Caps Alignment 

Poster  

Diagnostic assessment of personal and professional literacy content knowledge. 

  

15%  

1, 6 

1, 2 

Assignment  

Plan a series of 3 literacy lessons with reference to the Victorian English Curriculum standards. 

  

55%  

2, 3, 4, 5 

1, 2 

Presentation  

Video recording based on lesson components that demonstrate either language, literacy or literature teaching strategies 

  

30%  

2, 5 

1, 2 

Other  

Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle) 

 

  

0%  

6 

1, 2 
Related course/s

 

This unit is studied as part of the online Master of Teaching (Primary Education).