Understanding Language and Literacy

What it covers

This unit will help pre-service teachers to understand the development of language and literacy skills for children in the early years (from birth to eight years of age), and the implications that it will have on planning, teaching and learning. The unit introduces pre-service teachers to theoretical perspectives that underpin the development of language and literacy. Pre-service teachers will explore learning environments, experiences, activities and strategies for developing children’s oral language and early writing in different settings with links made to relevant guiding curriculum documents. In addition, pre-service teachers will examine culture and home language, develop strategies for teaching children learning English as a second language, and explore the concept of parent-educator partnerships.

Assessment

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