Notice
As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group activities on campus, and most will keep an online version available to those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.
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Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Kerry-Ann O'Sullivan
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
40cp at 1000 level or above including (EDUC1050 or EDUC105 or EDUC1060 or EDUC106) or (admission to BEd(ECE)(0-12) and (EDUC1060 or EDUC106 or ECH126))
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
Literacy is one of the foundations of learning; it manifests itself in evolving forms and comprises a complex repertoire of knowledge and skills. Our changing communicative modes within a rapidly altering world require an expansion of the uses, purposes and practices of language and literacy. These encompass the key skills of reading, writing, viewing, representing, speaking and listening framed by a multimodal perspective of language. This unit examines these six language modes and it is organised around a research-based study of words, sounds, images, and texts, which include written, visual, oral/aural, digital and multimodal texts. Contemporary Australian curriculum, educational policies, and quality literacy practices will be introduced. The pedagogical emphasis is on a continuous cycle of explicit, systematic, balanced and integrated teaching for all students.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:
Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports
Please note:
Assignment extensions and late penalties
Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements. Note:
University policy on grading Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.
Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45.
Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016
The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.
Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component, the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.
Withdrawing from this unit If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree.
Results Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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CONCEPTS OF LITERACY | 15% | No | Monday 15th March |
MAJOR ASSIGNMENT | 40% | No | Tuesday 27th April |
FINAL END OF UNIT EXAMINATION | 45% | No | University exam period |
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Monday 15th March
Weighting: 15%
Establishing the concepts and your personal expectations of literacy and learning.
Assessment Type 1: Practice-based task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Tuesday 27th April
Weighting: 40%
The development of an explicit teaching approach to teaching writing.
Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: University exam period
Weighting: 45%
2 hours closed book examination based on the 4 Modules of study.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
PLEASE NOTE IN 2021 EDUC2600 IS ONLY OFFERED AS INFREQUENT ATTENDANCE:
2 external study days: Saturday 27th March and Saturday 8th May.
There is an expectation that you complete the scholarly reading in this unit. It is an integral part of your study of EDUC2600 and is an essential requirement.
Required from Week 1 and throughout the unit.
The following package is from Oxford University Press. It is essential for this unit. It is required for ALL modules in this unit.
Visit oup.com.au/findmybook to buy the ebook with a 20% discount or to find out where to buy the print textbook.
Emmitt, M., Zbaracki, M., Komesaroff, L. & Pollard, J. (2015). Language and learning: An introduction for teaching (6th ed.). South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press. Winch, G. (2013). The grammar handbook. South Melbourne, Australia: Oxford University Press. |
Students are required to complete the weekly readings and it is highly advisable that you have them for your 2 external study days. A reading template to assist your study will be available in iLearn.
A list of recommended readings and references is available on the EDUC2600 iLearn site.
The unit comprises two one-hour lectures and two external study day sessions. Students will discuss issues and questions arising from the lectures and prescribed readings. They are expected to base their arguments/discussions on evidence from published research and other relevant material.
Attendance at the 2 external study days for ALL infrequent attendance students is expected -these are not optional sessions.
Students will be required to participate in small group activities, whole class discussion, to read the weekly material in advance, and to complete brief tasks either as individuals or in pairs. The weekly program for the course with the accompanying readings/ preparation is available on the unit iLearn site
Lectures
Weekly lectures are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component. You must listen to all the lectures.
PowerPoint slides are available in iLearn in advance of the weekly lecture.
Each lecture provides a Learning Focus for you. This will guide your note taking, your reflection activities, and your learning outcomes for each topic.
Questions and brief tasks will be asked of you in the lectures and it is expected that all students listen to the 2 lectures on a WEEKLY basis.
The Assignments and examination all draw on material from the Lectures.
Information about the EDUC2600 iLearn site.
This unit has a full web presence through iLearn.
Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.
Weekly access to iLearn is essential for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials, including a reading template and guide to lecture note taking to assist your studies.
Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and students are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.
NB: Online protocols:
Think and read before you post! The answer you need is likely in the unit guide or previous posts.
Frequently asked questions will be posted for the 2 assignments in a dedicated ASSESSMENT TASK FORUM - PLEASE CHECK CAREFULLY.
This unit focuses on the APPROPRIATE use of language for your audience, purpose and context, and we expect you to demonstrate this in all your communication.
Please note that the teaching staff does not provide tuition for assessment tasks through the iLearn Forum.
Access and technical assistance
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.
Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.
No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.
Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.
This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:
PLEASE NOTE IN 2021 EDUC2600 IS ONLY OFFERED AS INFREQUENT ATTENDANCE:
2 external study days: Saturday 27th March and Saturday 8th May.
“There’s a cool web of language winds us in…” Graves, R, (1927). The Cool Web.
There are 4 modules for this unit:
1.Words Lectures 1.1 - 4.1
2.Texts Lectures 4.2 – 6.2
3.Sounds Lectures 7.1 – 10.2
4.Images Lectures 11.1 – 12.2
Conclusion: Lectures 13.1 and 13.2
A fully detailed weekly study program for EDUC2600 with the accompanying readings/activities is available on the iLearn site.
These will be offered face to face / online depending on the health context and requirements at the time.
Available online through iLearn. NON ASSESSABLE
This is a learning activity to assist you in your studies and to revise the content of Module 1. It will be opened during the mid session break and again for your exam revision at the end of classes. Timing will be advised on iLearn.
The quiz is not formally graded and is not included as part of the Unit’s assessment instruments. Students should complete this quiz to support and revise their learning in the Unit.
An online quiz of 25 multiple-choice questions will focus on the content of Module 1: Words. It will be based on the lectures of Weeks 1, 2, 3, and 4 and your related prescribed readings.
You should revise all the work completed in Module 1 as preparation.
This task is designed to consolidate your knowledge of the key concepts underpinning the study of this field. Questions will target your understanding of literacy, language forms and grammar.
The questions will be generated randomly in our iLearn unit and you will have 2 opportunities to complete the quiz within a time limit. Correct answers are displayed for you.
Further instructions, if needed, will be posted in iLearn. This quiz should be completed as an INDIVIDUAL task.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
School of Education Procedures
In addition, the following policies and procedures of the School of Education are applicable in this unit.
Attendance for undergraduate units
All lectures and the program of study begin in Week 1 of Session.
Activities completed during week and at the 2 external study days are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit [and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements]. Attendance at the 2 external study days (as appropriate: either face to face or via Zoom) is expected and the roll will be taken.
Unit Expectations
Note: It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assignments. If you have any missing items of assessment, it is your responsibility to make contact with the Unit Convenor.
Electronic Communication
It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis. Communication may occur via:
Infrequent attendance (External )Students
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Sessions will be offered face to face / via Zoom subject to current health restrictions.
A detailed program will be advised on iLearn for each day:
Day 1: will focus on preparing for Task 2 (writing workshop) and concepts of literacy and grammar.
Day 2: will feature visual and digital literacy and revision of our studies about language and literacy.
Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook