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| ECL4301 | Language and Education Studies | ||
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |||
| Credit Points: 10 | |||
| Prerequisites: | |||
| ECS4121 | ECS Education 1 | ||
| LAN4104 | ECS Language Education 1 | ||
| Description: | |||
| Students will examine the language and literacy learning of young children in the socio-cultural context of Australian life. This unit will explore the relationship of language and power including students’ reflection on their own language use, the relationship between language and learning, and the interrelationships of the language modes. Students will explore a range of language and literacy assessment practices and will examine the impact of social class, gender, special needs, ethnicity and Aboriginality on learning. They will articulate and justify their own beliefs and practices in relation to inclusion. The importance of parental involvement in early childhood programs, and interpersonal relationships with children, parents, staff and interdisciplinary team members are included in this unit. Full Unit Outline | |||
| 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, Graduate Attributes 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 Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014