Details for EDU204 Literacy and Numeracy

The aim of this unit is to prepare students to effectively teach and integrate literacy and numeracy into their subject area(s). Literacy and numeracy are two of the general Capabilities in the Australian Curriculum.  The NSW K-10 syllabuses & other state or territory syllabi will be considered with reference to the implementation of integrating literacy and numeracy across the curriculum. Students will engage with evidence-based research and teaching strategies. They will explore various evidenced based pedagogies and approaches related to these areas; analyse the literacy and numeracy demands of their subject(s); and develop strategies for differentiation across the full range of abilities. Pedagogies and theories will be explored considering Christian and alternative worldviews.   

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU204
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

The following are prerequisites:

• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education 
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify, analyse and discuss the requirements and standards of numeracy and literacy as general capabilities in ACARA and NESA (and other) syllabuses as well as national and international benchmarking assessments.  
2. Analyse the literacy and numeracy demands of a subject(s) and identify evidence-based ways to embed literacy and numeracy development in this subject.  
3. Identify a range of teaching and assessment (including ICT) strategies, methods and resources that can be used to support the development of literacy and numeracy skills in a subject/s area (year 7 to 10) and evaluate their effectiveness.     
4. Plan and design authentic and engaging lesson sequences that incorporate literacy and numeracy strategies that accommodate a full range of learner abilities, needs and backgrounds within the relevant 7-10 syllabus.

Subject Content

1. Literacy and Numeracy in Context (The What) 
2. Literacy & Numeracy Foundations (The Why) 
3. Becoming Literate (The How) 
4. Further Teaching Strategies for Literacy development (The How) 
5. Becoming Numerate (The How) 
6. Further Teaching Strategies for Numeracy Development (The How)
7. Applied critical numeracy skills (What and Why)
8. Identifying areas of concern and sourcing support (What and How) 
9. Addressing diversity & differentiation (What and How) 
10. Technology for literacy and numeracy (What and How) 
11. Staying current
12. Community of Practice 

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to face (onsite) (extensive)
• Face to face (onsite) (intensive)
• eLearning (online)(synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Interview Analysis (30%)
2. Integrated Literacy Lesson Plan Sequence (30%)
3. Group Presentation & Individual Final report (40%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.