Language and Literacy in Early Childhood - ECED823
This unit will explore what language is and how it develops in early childhood, with a main focus on the years from birth to five. The relationship between language, learning and culture will be investigated. Students will consider different definitions of literacy and examine how oral language in the early years of life relates to subsequent knowledge of written, visual and aural texts. Issues to be addressed include how to create a language and literacy rich environment and the central role of adults in supporting children's language and literacy development in a range of contexts.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day S2 External - Session 2, External (with on campus sessions) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Emilia Djonov |
| Prerequisites: |
[Admission to (MTeach(Birth to Five) or GradCertEChild) and (ECED600 or ECED817)] or [admission to MEChild or MEd or MEdLead or GradCertIndigenousEd or MIndigenousEd or MSpecEd or GradCertEdS] |
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| NCCW(s): | ECED880, ECHX823 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Educational Studies Faculty of Human Sciences |
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