| Short Description: | Children's Literature |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts |
| School or Department : | School of Education |
| Student contribution band : | National Priority - Teaching |
| ASCED code : | 070303 - Education Studies |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
Requisites
Pre-requisite: BEDU (Primary) Only - EDP2111
Other requisites
Students enrolling in courses which do not follow the recommended enrolment pattern cannot be assured of a developmental learning experience or program completion within their preferred timeframe.
Synopsis
This course will explore the selection and use of children's literature to enrich the educational experience of diverse literacies learners. The development of children's literature from historical through to contemporary genres will be studied. Investigation and analysis will be conducted to explore the value of literary texts, including wide reading from a range of picture books, novels for beginning and independent readers. Pedagogical strategies for engaging diverse learners through the use of quality literature will also be explored.
Course offers
| Semester | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2020 | Online |