Literacy in the early years 3 312


 
Module code JGL 312
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Education
Module content

This module focuses on the creation and nurturing of young children’s early literacy experiences in terms of speaking, listening, reading and writing. The module addresses pedagogical strategies and practices for supporting young children’s language and early literacy development and learning. It covers content related to the key aspects of learning environments that promote learning and development of language and early literacy with regard to vocabulary development, letter-sound knowledge (phonics), and alphabetic and phonological awareness; strategies for development of socially appropriate communication in context; designing literacy rich learning environment for early stimulation and language learning; and translanguaging, multilingualism and bilingualism.

Module credits 12.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 2 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Early Childhood Education
Period of presentation Semester 1

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