Badanami Centre For Indigenous EducationCurriculum Studies 1: Language and Literacy 1 (AREP)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 100732.1
Discipline: EDUCATION NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101486 - Language and Literacy 1 - AREP
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
This unit is restricted to students enrolled in course 1598 Bachelor of Education (Primary) - AREP which is a course specifically designed for Indigenous Australian students preparing to be primary school teachers.
About this Unit
In 2009 this unit replaced by 101486 - Language and Literacy 1 (AREP). The unit examines ways of enhancing children's language learning through speaking, listening, reading, writing and viewing as they begin to create and understand the oral, written and visual texts of their environment. Current literacy and language theories are examined. The diverse needs of learners are considered and appropriate teaching strategies to develop literacy skills are explored.