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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on language and literacy education in the Kindergarten and Pre-Primary contexts. The topics examined include children's oral language, key features of emergent literacy, family diversity, home-school connections, planning and assessment. The key features and learning benefits of play and the use of demonstration and guided practice are highlighted. The unit brings together theory and research in language and literacy learning, the foundational concepts and skills of reading and writing and effective early years practices for literacy learning and development.
Offered for both on-campus and residency modes of study
Unit was previously coded ECL4301
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and electronic materials will be utilised in the delivery of this unit.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written paper | 50% |
| Examination | Examination (on-campus only) | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit focuses on language and literacy education in the Kindergarten and Pre-Primary contexts. The topics examined include children's oral language, key features of emergent literacy, family diversity, home-school connections, planning and assessment. The key features and learning benefits of play and the use of demonstration and guided practice are highlighted. The unit brings together theory and research in language and literacy learning, the foundational concepts and skills of reading and writing and effective early years practices for literacy learning and development.
Offered for both on-campus and residency modes of study
Unit was previously coded ECL4301
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, tutorials and electronic materials will be utilised in the delivery of this unit.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Written paper | 50% |
| Examination | Examination (on-campus only) | 50% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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