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Overview

In this subject, students will learn about the structure and development of oral language and how this pertains to early reading instruction and progress across the school years. In particular, students will master the linguistic concepts that define the English writing system as a basis for teaching reading and spelling … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Subject coordinator

Pamela Snow

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 - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the distinction between oral language and written language, from both developmental and educational perspectives
2.
Apply knowledge of structural and figurative aspects of oral language to the promotion of spoken language development across the primary and secondary years
3.
Apply knowledge of the linguistic structure of the English writing system to the design and delivery of explicit classroom instruction and support in reading, writing, and spelling.

Learning activities

Students will engage via lectures (face to face and/or online), tutorial workshops, and a range of assessment activities designed to consolidate and align with contemporary learning sciences evidence.