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Overview

In this subject, you will explore and critique contemporary models for language and literacy instruction through the cognitive science lens. You will apply this to a whole-of-school approach that incorporates a low-variance curriculum.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Education

Subject coordinator

Tanya Serry

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Describe the theoretical foundations and empirical support for contemporary instructional design models and pedagogical practices.
2.
Employ cognitive psychology frameworks to make informed pedagogical decisions regarding language and literacy (reading, writing and spelling) instruction for all learners.
3.
Examine the role of the low-variance curriculum as a whole-of-school approach to instructional design and implementation

Learning activities

Online Live webinars weekly: 6 x 1.5 hr 

Video-conferenced tutorials: 6 x 2 hr 

Weekly drop-in sessions (2 different times lots offered) - 1hr

Assessment activities designed to consolidate and align with contemporary language and literacy instructional practices.