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EDMT6530: Primary English 2: Teaching K-6 Learners
2024 unit information
The second English unit extends knowledge about language and literacy learning and associated pedagogical practices in reading and writing. Focussing on middle and upper primary, this unit explores the use of literary texts, including picture books and novels for developing critical literacies, and engaging literary learning experiences. You will advance your theoretical knowledge of principles of English teaching as well as develop explicit knowledge of metalanguage and grammar for reading and writing. A range of texts will be explored and assessment and planning skills will be developed considering classroom contexts and diverse student needs.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDMT6530 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points including (EDMT5531 and EDMT5502 and EDMT5681) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDMT6531 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Extend knowledge of literacy theory, learning and effective pedagogical approaches for talking & listening, reading, writing and multiliteracies skills (1.1.1, 1.2.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.3, 3.6.1)
- LO2. Consider range of strategies and pedagogies that support effective and engaging literacy learning (2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.4.1, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 5.1.1, 6.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.3,1, 6.4.1 )
- LO3. Engage with and evaluate a range of children’s literature including literary, information, persuasive and media texts, considering diversity and Aboriginal & Torres Strait islander representations and cultures (2.1.1, 2.4.1)
- LO4. Design effective literacy experiences, using appropriate assessment and text choices, to cater for a range of K-6 students ( 1.5.1, 2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.3.1, 3.4.3, 3.6.1, 5.1.1, 5.3.1, 6.3,1)
- LO5. Deepen knowledge about language including phonic and spelling concepts, written and visual grammar, and text types (2.1.1, 2.2.1)
- LO6. Integrate literacy and digital resources to support reading and writing of factual, persuasive and media texts across the curriculum (2.1.1, 2.2.1, 2.3.1, 2.5.1, 2.6.1, 4.5.1)
- LO7. Critically reflect on English and literacy teaching in light of current issues, curriculum, professional learning and policies (6.1.1, 6.2.1, 6.3,1, 6.4.1)
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