EML439 English Curriculum: Pedagogies in the primary years (8)

This subject develops and consolidates students' understanding of English content knowledge in the strands of language, literature and literacy with a focus on the Primary years of schooling. Students will engage in learning experiences that promote their ability to critically analyse texts for content, structure and language features. They will engage more deeply with contemporary theories of literacy learning and teaching, and learn a range of pedagogical strategies, including the use of technological innovation for comprehending, critiquing and constructing multimodal and digital texts in classrooms. Students will learn how to design sequences of learning which reflect a balanced approach to literacy teaching and draw on the NSW K-10 English Syllabus.



Subject Outlines
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Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Bathurst Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EML439. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Teacher Education

Prerequisites

EML440

Incompatible Subjects

EML309

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to understand and apply theories of literacy learning and teaching
  • be able to explain connections between relevant theory, current issues and pedagogical practices
  • be able to analyse appropriate texts
  • be able to utilise a range of technologies, digital tools and ICTs
  • be able to utilise a range of curriculum and syllabus resources

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • sociocultural theories of language and literacy;
  • understanding texts and contexts;
  • designing lesson sequences;
  • teaching strategies;
  • understanding learners;
  • using technology; and
  • language and literacy across the curriculum.

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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