Literacy in the Early Years

EDU519

In this online course, the focus will be on developing the capacity, confidence, and dispositions of young tamariki to use language in multiple forms for a range of purposes in the years prior to school and as they transition into formal schooling. The course will examine recent theory, research and the concepts that promote equitable outcomes for all tamariki that are foundational to literacy learning and teaching in the early years.

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    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $677 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying

Ākonga will develop their understanding of literacy within Te Whāriki and the New Zealand Curriculum and learn to use a range of evidence-based practices to effectively support literacy learning of young tamariki. Child development theory underpins these practices. A focus will be on enabling ākonga to provide a connected, seamless learning experience for tamariki across the early years including those tamariki who have English as an Additional Language (EAL) prioritising oral language, discussion and inquiry to promote learning. 

 

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  • Discuss theoretical models and approaches to literacy and language learning in relation to young tamariki and Te Whāriki, the New Zealand Curriculum and other relevant government documents.
  • Discuss how tamariki develop their knowledge, skills and attitudes about early literacy through play and thoughtful and intentional pedagogy, including tamariki who have English as an additional language.
  • Apply literacy theory to supporting tamariki with disabilities or learning support needs.

 

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Computer and internet requirements

To complete this course you will need access to a laptop or desktop computer, reliable broadband internet connection and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content, and writing and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol.

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

Work towards

You can do this course as part of these qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree

Course availability over the next 12 months

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  •  
    Level
    5
  •  
    Credits
    15
  •  
    Cost
    $677 NZ Domestic
  •  
    EFTS
    0.125
  • Delivery type
    Online only
  • Teaching weeks 16 weeks
  • Workload Approximately 10 hours per week
  •  
    Prerequisites Check entry and other requirements under the qualification you are studying