Literacy in the Early Years (EDUC90400)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject will build on teacher candidates’ knowledge of school students’ language acquisition and emergent literacy in early childhood to support understandings of literacy development in the early years of schooling. Teacher candidates’ will be introduced to the scope and sequence of language and literacy learning in the early years with attention given to the diverse nature of children’s language and literacy experiences in the prior-to school and school years.

Emphasis will be on theoretical perspectives of literacy acquisition and approaches that support the interrelationship between oral language, reading and writing.

The focus here will be on the development of school students’ language with particular attention given to aspects of the English language such as phonology, vocabulary and grammar related to early reading and writing; theories of reading acquisition that inform the teaching reading; the development of writing; curriculum frameworks and assessment tools; strategies to support whole, small group and individualised instruction in relation to print-based texts and the use of multi-modal texts to support literacy learning.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject teacher candidates will be able to:



  • Demonstrate understanding of the impact of school students’ diversity on the design of language and literacy curriculum in the first and subsequent years of schooling;
  • Use their knowledge of contemporary theories of literacy learning and current professional perspectives to teach early reading and writing;
  • Design literacy curriculum to support students’ diverse language learning needs and emergent literacy practices in educational contexts;
  • Implement assessment strategies to monitor school students’ development and to plan effective literacy programs.

Generic skills

This subject encompasses particular generic skills. On completion of the subject, students should:

  • Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research and evidence;
  • Be able to critique, creatively plan, implement and evaluate mandated curriculum;
  • Have the ability and confidence to participate effectively in collaborative learning contexts, while respecting individual differences;
  • Be confident and willing to use advanced communication technologies to support their own learning and research and the learning of their students.

Last updated: 10 February 2024