TEAC 7090 Primary English and Literacy 2
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 101586
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Description This subject is designed to provide a comprehensive account of the teaching of spoken, written and multimodal texts in the primary years of schooling. Students gain an understanding of different theories related to producing texts in a range of modes for different purposes. They investigate a range of written and multimodal genres, their textual structures and grammar and learn to apply these in planning and teaching in mainstream, English as an Additional Language or Dialect (EAL/D) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander contexts, gaining a critical awareness of varying pedagogic approaches. Students will develop skills in pedagogy and practice, including next practice, within English & Literacy for K-6 students. The knowledge and skills developed in the other subjects of study in the program can be applied in this subject and Professional Experience subjects.
School Education
Discipline Teacher Education: Primary
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1781 Master of Teaching (Primary) or 1783 Master of Teaching (Birth-5/Birth-12 years).
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Compare and interpret different theories related to writing and creating of monomodal and multimodal texts.
- Examine the aim, outcomes, and content of relevant syllabus and curriculum documents, with a particular focus on oral language and communication, vocabulary, print and digital conventions, creating written and multimodal texts, spelling, handwriting, and understanding and responding to literature.
- Examine the metalanguage (grammar) for written, visual and other semiotic modes.
- Examine strategies for teaching spelling, punctuation and handwriting.
- Apply knowledge about text and grammar in teaching and assessing children’s writing and representation of ideas.
- Apply understandings of curriculum design and the use of technology in the teaching of text and grammar in integrated units of work.
- Evaluate and critique strategies for the teaching of English to diverse learners, focusing on EAL/D and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners.
- Analyse student assessment data to monitor progress towards meeting learning outcomes and to establish clear and achievable goals for future learning.
Subject Content
- Theories of language acquisition and writing
- Differences between speech and writing
- Content of NSW Syllabus for the Australian Curriculum: NSW English K-10 (K-6 component) Syllabus
- The purpose, structure and grammar of a range of literary and factual written and multimodal texts and strategies for teaching children
- Metalanguage of written and multimodal texts
- Strategies for teaching spelling, punctuation and handwriting
- Assessment of children’s spoken, written and multimodal texts
- Planning an integrated approach to literacy teaching and teaching literacy in context of other curriculum areas
- Strategies for the teaching of English to English as an Additional Language/Dialect and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Report | 2,000 words | 50 | N | Individual |
Professional Task | 2,000 words | 50 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- New South Wales Education Standards Authority. (2019). NSW syllabus for the Australian curriculum: English K-10. Sydney, Australia: Author.
- Callow, J. (2023). The shape of text to come: how image, text and other modes work (2nd ed.). Primary English Teaching Association of Australia.
- Tan, L., & Zammit, K. (2018). Teaching writing and representing in the primary school years (2nd ed). Melbourne, Australia: Pearson Australia.
Teaching Periods
Spring (2023)
Bankstown City
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WSU Online TRI-3 (2023)
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Autumn (2024)
Bankstown City
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WSU Online TRI-2 (2024)
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Spring (2024)
Bankstown City
On-site
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