ECE1102 Literacies in Early Childhood (FOEDU)

Semester 2 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst (EXT)Toowoomba

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Early Child) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

This course will explore how the development of oral language and the early symbolic representation of young children form the basis of literacy learning. The course will examine how emerging literacies are influenced by experiences with speaking, listening, viewing and symbolic representation in the social contexts of home and prior-to-school settings. This course will focus on the importance of oral language experiences, story in its many forms, the use of stimulating resources and careful planning of environments in engaging young children in authentic literacy. Value will be placed on appreciating the role of children's home and social experiences in their early literacy development. This course expects correct and appropriate use of language and literacy among participants. Students will need access to children aged 2-5 years. Students will need to commit themselves to weekly assignment completion.