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Language for Learning (EDUC90507)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject examines contemporary research in language acquisition and the links between language, learning, literacy and behaviour. Frameworks are provided for educators to use, to describe, and monitor speaking and listening knowledge and skills. These frameworks assist educators to break language into its main components and examine the basic rule systems. The underpinning cognitive skills that support language learning are also discussed.

The subject looks at developmental trends and implications for delayed language acquisition and language difficulties. It also explores signed and augmented alternative language systems.

The subject examines a variety of formal and informal procedures and assessments to monitor language development and to identify strengths and areas of growth. Pedagogy associated with whole class instruction that fosters oracy along with evidence based small group and individual intervention strategies for learners with language difficulties are examined.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject, students should be able to; 

  • Analyse the relationship between language knowledge and learning, literacy learning and behaviour.
  • Evaluate frameworks that teachers can use to identify the different components of language.
  • Investigate developmental trends in language acquisition and use these to monitor learner use and learning.
  • Integrate formal and informal assessment data to identify the speaking and listening skills of learners in the context of the regular classroom.
  • Examine instructional strategies in speaking and listening within the whole class context that are supported by current research.
  • Evaluate different sources of evidence to design evidence based intervention programmes for learners who have language learning difficulties including those who use spoken language, sign language or augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

Generic skills

This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:

  • Critical reasoning and thinking
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Evidence based decision making
  • Creativity and innovation

Last updated: 10 February 2024