School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties
  • Unit Code

    LAN6124
  • Year

    2024
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sundrakanthi SINGH

Description

This unit addresses theories and models of literacy learning with particular reference to students with literacy learning difficulties. Teachers will examine issues in the prevention of literacy learning difficulties, early intervention and ongoing support for students who, for a variety of reasons, have not made expected progress. Critical evaluation of the latest research literature in the area will be undertaken, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and teaching practice. Teachers will apply their knowledge in practical situations. There will be some scope for students to specialise in specific areas of interest.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded LAN4114, LAN5124

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain to stakeholders how literacy difficulties arise for students in academic contexts.
  2. Interpret literacy assessments to investigate student literacy difficulties in the classroom.
  3. Design interventions for students with literacy difficulties, using contemporary theories of evidenced based practice.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of models of literacy learning, including the role of phonological awareness and phonics.
  2. Critical analysis of research literature.
  3. Identification procedures for students who are at risk of, or who have developed literacy learning difficulties.
  4. Issues in the provision of support for teachers and parents who are working with students who have literacy learning difficulties.
  5. Issues related to the social construction of learning difficulties.
  6. Strategies and programs for learners with difficulties in literacy that can be implemented at the school, class, small group and individual level, with particular reference to differentiation of the curriculum for these students.
  7. The implications of these models for literacy learning and teaching.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, tutorials, use of electronic media, practical projects and independent study.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProfessional leadership presentation40%
Case StudyPlanning to meet the needs of students with literacy difficulties60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProfessional leadership presentation40%
Case StudyPlanning to meet the needs of students with literacy difficulties60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Assessment

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.

Breaches of academic integrity can include:

Plagiarism

Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).

Unauthorised collaboration (collusion)

Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).

Contract cheating

Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.

Cheating in an exam

Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.

Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.

ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.

All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.

Assessment Extension

In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.

Special Consideration

Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.

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School: Education

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.

  • Unit Title

    How Children Learn Literacy: Processes, Development, Difficulties
  • Unit Code

    LAN6124
  • Year

    2024
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Sundrakanthi SINGH

Description

This unit addresses theories and models of literacy learning with particular reference to students with literacy learning difficulties. Teachers will examine issues in the prevention of literacy learning difficulties, early intervention and ongoing support for students who, for a variety of reasons, have not made expected progress. Critical evaluation of the latest research literature in the area will be undertaken, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and teaching practice. Teachers will apply their knowledge in practical situations. There will be some scope for students to specialise in specific areas of interest.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded LAN4114, LAN5124

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Explain to stakeholders how literacy difficulties arise for students in academic contexts.
  2. Interpret literacy assessments to investigate student literacy difficulties in the classroom.
  3. Design interventions for students with literacy difficulties, using contemporary theories of evidenced based practice.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of models of literacy learning, including the role of phonological awareness and phonics.
  2. Critical analysis of research literature.
  3. Identification procedures for students who are at risk of, or who have developed literacy learning difficulties.
  4. Issues in the provision of support for teachers and parents who are working with students who have literacy learning difficulties.
  5. Issues related to the social construction of learning difficulties.
  6. Strategies and programs for learners with difficulties in literacy that can be implemented at the school, class, small group and individual level, with particular reference to differentiation of the curriculum for these students.
  7. The implications of these models for literacy learning and teaching.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU's LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 1Not Offered13 x 3 hour seminarNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences via ECU’s LMS as well as additional ECU learning technologies

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, workshops, tutorials, use of electronic media, practical projects and independent study.

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProfessional leadership presentation40%
Case StudyPlanning to meet the needs of students with literacy difficulties60%
ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
PresentationProfessional leadership presentation40%
Case StudyPlanning to meet the needs of students with literacy difficulties60%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Assessment

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. Informal vivas may be conducted as part of an assessment task, where staff require further information to confirm the learning outcomes have been met. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is a core value at Edith Cowan University, and it is expected that ECU students complete their assessment tasks honestly and with acknowledgement of other people's work as well as any generative artificial intelligence tools that may have been used. This means that assessment tasks must be completed individually (unless it is an authorised group assessment task) and any sources used must be referenced.

Breaches of academic integrity can include:

Plagiarism

Copying the words, ideas or creative works of other people or generative artificial intelligence tools, without referencing in accordance with stated University requirements. Students need to seek approval from the Unit Coordinator within the first week of study if they intend to use some of their previous work in an assessment task (self-plagiarism).

Unauthorised collaboration (collusion)

Working with other students and submitting the same or substantially similar work or portions of work when an individual submission was required. This includes students knowingly providing others with copies of their own work to use in the same or similar assessment task(s).

Contract cheating

Organising a friend, a family member, another student or an external person or organisation (e.g. through an online website) to complete or substantially edit or refine part or all of an assessment task(s) on their behalf.

Cheating in an exam

Using or having access to unauthorised materials in an exam or test.

Serious outcomes may be imposed if a student is found to have committed one of these breaches, up to and including expulsion from the University for repeated or serious acts.

ECU's policies and more information about academic integrity can be found on the student academic integrity website.

All commencing ECU students are required to complete the Academic Integrity Module.

Assessment Extension

In some circumstances, Students may apply to their Unit Coordinator to extend the due date of their Assessment Task(s) in accordance with ECU's Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000001386.

Special Consideration

Students may apply for Special Consideration in respect of a final unit grade, where their achievement was affected by Exceptional Circumstances as set out in the Assessment, Examination and Moderation Procedures - for more information visit https://askus2.ecu.edu.au/s/article/000003318.

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