This unit is available in both on-campus and residency modes of study. 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, assessment and addressing young children’s communication difficulties.  The key features and learning benefits of dramatic play, drama, learning centres and the use of demonstration and guided practice are highlighted. The unit brings together theories of language and literacy learning, the foundational concepts and skills of reading and writing and effective early years practices. In addition, oracy and literacy assessment frameworks are introduced.