This course is designed to develop expertise in the teaching of reading and writing.
The course integrates theory and practice, and examines:
reading and writing processes;
psycholinguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives of literacy;
whole language teaching strategies which foster children's literacy development;
children's literature;
and
evaluating reading and writing.
Enrolment through
Wagga Wagga campus
Study mode
Distance education
Normal course duration
Part-time 2 years (4 sessions)
Admission criteria
Teachers with at least a three year Diploma of Teaching and a minimum of two years experience as an educator, teacher-librarian, or counsellor, are eligible to enrol.
Professional recognition
The course provides teachers with the opportunity to increase their status in the teaching profession, obtain four year trained salary, increase eligibility for promotion and gain recognition as a teacher with special professional qualifications.
Course requirements
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete four compulsory subjects (16 subject points each) to the total value of 64 subject points. There is a strong emphasis on practical experience and students are expected to complete a range of carefully monitored teaching projects.
Residential schools
Residential schools are not compulsory for this course.
Course structure
Session 1 (Autumn)
Session 2 (Spring)
Session 3 (Autumn)
Session 4 (Spring)
Inquiries
Course Coordinator
Professor Eddie Braggett
School of Education
Telephone: (069) 33 2453 or (069) 33 2441
Facsimile: (069) 33 2888
Email: ebraggett@csu.edu.au
Last Revised: 25 November 1996.
