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EDSE2003: Literacy and Diversity
2024 unit information
For many students the reading, writing, numeracy and language of your subject area present real problems. This unit is concerned with subject literacy requirements - specifically reading, language and writing. It explores what skills students need to learn, how to develop such skills and how teachers can bridge the gap between what students know and what they can express. The role of numeracy and mathematical literacy across subject areas are also explored.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDSE2003 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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42 credit points including EDUF1018 and EDUF1019 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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EDSE4046 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. analyse the language, literacy and cultural demands of subjects, syllabuses in your teaching area (2.5)
- LO2. assess and plan for the reading and writing strengths and needs of students in tyour subject area (1.3, 3.3)
- LO3. demonstrate the ability to support students in the shift from everyday to subject specific language in classroom interaction and learning (2.5)
- LO4. demonstrate reflective skills on your cultural assumptions, your teaching strengths and needs in terms of language and literacy and the ability to identify strategies to improve teaching and learning (1.2, 1.3)
- LO5. show an understanding of how to engage, challenge and support the range of students in classroom learning
- LO6. demonstrate an understanding of how cultural diversity impacts on classroom teaching and learning and how equality of access and outcomes can be achieved (1.3, 1.5)
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