EDEC2029

EDEC2029: Literacies for Young Children: Birth to 4-Year-Olds

Humanities

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About this Unit

This unit is built on a strong early childhood philosophy and pedagogical standpoint which holds an image of young children as social beings and competent communicators from birth. Students analyse theoretical perspectives and approaches which underpin the teaching and learning of languages and literacy in the years from birth to age 4. Students will understand the importance of establishing relationships between the literacy practices of the home and early childhood settings. The unit features a strong focus on linguistic and cultural diversity. Students consider how early childhood settings can value children’s individual, social, and cultural ways of knowing to facilitate harmonious transitions and continuity of learning. Students apply observation, interpretation and assessment to documentation of early communications. Students design a learning environment that enables children to access a wide range of materials and opportunities for communication.

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Unit Details

Credits25

Contact Hours2 Weekly

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Education (1084)

Field of Education070101 Teacher Education: Early Childhood

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Tuition Pattern

Workshop1 x 2 hours weekly

Prerequisites

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B-EDECv4Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)Concurrent

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