EDU5411 Contemporary Issues in Literacy Education (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Education not elsewhere classi) 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 engage the student in a reflective critical analysis of their own position in relation to current and emerging literacy theory. Students will critically examine their existing knowledge and practice in relation to multiliteracies pedagogy and compose a position statement about literacy and their professional practice, which addresses current literacy theories and approaches. They will also be required to apply their position statement in a practical classroom context and demonstrate the change in their professional practice, with justification for the changes. This will highlight the links between theory and practice, and will incorporate such issues as student diversity, community literacies and assessment. NOTES: 1. This course is available through INTERNET (WEB) DELIVERY ONLY. 2. There are NO print materials for this course. 3. For details of the technical requirements and accessing Internet study materials, please consult the following URL: http://usqconnect.usq.edu.au.