Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Curriculum Support for Teachers and Learners

• Unit Code

  EAP0204

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  4

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit develops an understanding of theAustralian Curriculum and its role in directing the teaching and learning in West Australian educational contexts. The curriculum of English and Mathematics will be examined with an emphasis on developing an understanding of the content, outcomes, strategies and approaches to teaching and learning in these learning areas. Current assessment routines and procedures will be examined and analysed with reference to the diverse groups of learners across pre-primary-year 12 educational contexts.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of current assessment routines and practices within a range of educational contexts.
2. Articulate the role of the environment in the teaching and learning of literacy and numeracy.
3. Describe the structure, content and approaches relevant to the teaching and learning in the English Learning Area.
4. Describe the structure, content and approaches relevant to the teaching and learning in the Mathematics Learning Area.
5. Outline the structure and purpose of The Early Years Learning Framework in early childhood settings and identify the embedded literacy and mathematical outcomes.
6. Outline the structure and purpose of the Australian Curriculum for pre-primary-year 12.
7. Select and implement a wide range of strategies applicable to supporting the development of literacy skills for diverse groups of learners across pre-primary-12 education contexts.
8. Select and implement a wide range of strategies applicable to supporting the development of numeracy skills for diverse groups of learners across pre-primary-year 12 education contexts.

Unit Content

1. Current assessment practices.
2. Early literacy teaching and learning.
3. Early mathematics teaching and learning.
4. Learning literacy theory and development.
5. Literacy and learning difficulties.
6. Mathematics and learning difficulties.
7. The Australian Curriculum.
8. The English Learning Area of the Australian Curriculum forpre-primary - year 12.
9. The Mathematics Learning Area of the Australian Curriculum for pre-primary-year 12.
10. The teaching-learning cycle.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, videos, demonstrations and practical learning activities

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• ^ Kamen, T. (2011). Teaching assistants' handbook: Level 3. (1st ed.). UK: Hodder.
• ^ Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2010). Communication skills toolkit: Unlocking the secrets of tertiary success. (2nd ed.). Melbourne: Cengage Learning.
• Carnellor, Y. (2004). Encouraging mathematical success for children with learning difficulties. Southbank, Vic.: Social Science Press.
• Downing, J.E. (2005). Teaching literacy to students with significant disabilities: Strategies for the K-12 inclusive classroom. Thousand Oaks, Calif: Corwin.
• Westwood, P. (2004). Learning and learning difficulties: A handbook for teachers. Camberwell: ACER Press.
• Mathieson, K. (2007). Identifying special needs in the early years. London: Paul Chapman.
• Robbins, B. (2000). Inclusive mathematics 5-11. London: Continuum.
• Sage, R. (2006). Supporting language and communication: A guide for school support staff. London: Paul Chapman.
• Victorian Department of Education. (1997). Keys to life [kit]: Early literacy program. South Melbourne : Addison Wesley Longman.
• Westling, D. A., & Fox, L. (2003). Teaching students with severe disabilities. (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
• Westwood, P. (1999). Numeracy and learning difficulties: Approaches to teaching and assessment. Victoria: ACER.
• Dean, J. (2005). A teaching assistant's guide to primary education. London: Routledge.
• Cable, C., & Eyres, I. (Ed.). (2005). Primary teaching assistants: Curriculum in context. London: The Open University.
• Hancock, R., & Collins, J. (Ed.). (2005). Primary teaching assistants: Learners and learning. London: David Fulton in association with The Open University.

^ Mandatory reference

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