2009 Course Handbook
ECH214: Young Children's Language, Literature and Literacy
This unit explores the theory and practice of early childhood language, literature and literacy development. It begins with the study of the literary qualities and literacy potential of a range of children's literature and introduces the functional approach of the K-6 English syllabus; then focuses on the young child's language development as the child moves from home to school. Reading and writing processes are explored as well as implementation and evaluation strategies.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 5 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: 20-21 April) |
| Staff Contact: | Ms Margaret McNaught |
| Prerequisites: | ECHP122 |
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| NCCWs: | |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Institute of Early Childhood |
Timetable Information
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