EDCURRIC 109 : Languages and Literacies Education 1

Education and Social Work

2024 Semester One (1243) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Examines beliefs and pedagogical practices about languages and literacies.

Course Overview

Edcurric 109 is an introductory languages and literacies course that links to literacy approaches related to practicum experiences, e.g. Guided Reading/Writing and Shared Reading/Writing and Reading to, with and by students. The course focuses on theories and understandings of how children learn oral and written language (reading and writing) and wider literacies (social and cultural). It explores processes and strategies used to learn the code, make meaning and think critically. Course participants are expected to be readers and writers themselves who extend their own knowledges about languages and literacies, analysing and thinking critically about diverse children’s literature and writing. The course reflects the Ministry of Education’s dimensions of effective literacy practice (2003-2020), NZC curriculum principles (2007 -2020) and the Ministry of Education's refreshed key policy documents (2022).


Course Requirements

Restriction: EDCURRIC 102

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: People and Place
Capability 3: Knowledge and Practice
Capability 4: Critical Thinking
Capability 6: Communication
Capability 7: Collaboration

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Examine a range of theories and knowledges that explain languages and literacies learning that connects principles of Te Ao Māori and values the diversity of cultures and identities of ākonga. (Capability 1.3, 4.1, 4.2, 6.1, 7.1 and 7.2)
  2. Select worthwhile engaging texts, resources and digital sources that align with valued outcomes and that connect with and expand on ākonga lives and experiences. (Capability 3.2, 4.2 and 6.1)
  3. Use key evidence-based approaches to languages and literacies pedagogy to plan inclusive, effective learning experiences that build and sustain productive and reciprocal relationships with ākonga. (Capability 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 6.1 and 7.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
Book Club 5% Individual Coursework
Assignments 15% Individual Coursework
Portfolio 30% Individual Coursework
Exam 50% Individual Examination
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3
Book Club
Assignments
Portfolio
Exam

To pass this course you need to submit all assessments and achieve at least 50% for the course overall.

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

A typical semester including the study/exam period totals approximately 15 weeks. This means that for this course you should expect to commit 36 hours to direct contact via on-campus lectures/workshops. 

You can also reasonably expect to commit approximately 100-120 hours to independent learning.
This may include reading (and more reading!), note-taking, face-to-face and/or online discussion, writing, crafting, composing, engaging in collaborative group work, problem solving, undertaking practical tasks, reflecting on learning, accessing learning and study resources, and assignment, test and exam preparation and completion.

Delivery Mode

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials (applied workshop sessions) to complete components of the course.
Lectures are in person and will be available as recordings. Key content PowerPoints may include additional audio and links to resources (e.g. video excerpts) online.  Other learning activities, including workshop tutorials, will not be available as recordings.
The course will not include live online events, unless students are notified of wider online changes.
The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable. The final exam is online and non-invigilated. 

Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

The textbooks, 'Effective Literacy Practice in Years 1 to 4' (and Years 5 to 8), Ministry of Education (2003 and 2006), are useful but not essential. Updated material is available online, via TKI. 
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available) and weekly resources in Modules. 
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.


Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Last year's iteration (2023) of this course provided us with very useful feedback. As such the Assignments have been refined to reflect this feedback and there are now 3 smaller more manageable assignments with one final exam.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Class Representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Learning Continuity

In the event of an unexpected disruption, we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course students may be asked to submit coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.

Published on 25/10/2023 10:18 p.m.