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EDUC373 – Literacy in a Multicultural Society
2018 – S2 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
convenor
Robyn Moloney
Contact via email
X5B231
TUTOR
Susan Markose
TUTOR
Diane Alperstein
TUTOR
Maria Lobytsyna
Sue Ollerhead
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| Credit points |
Credit points
3
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(39cp at 100 level or above) or admission to BEd(Sec)
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to extend knowledge of current theories, research and practice relevant to the teaching of literacy in global multicultural contexts. The emphasis is on learners of all ages from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, including those who are experiencing reading and writing difficulties. It is therefore relevant to the teaching of students using English as a second language.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- UO 1. Demonstrate understanding of Second language acquisition
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO3 Demonstrate knowledge of key terms used in literacy in a multicultural society
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Multicultural literacies | 45% | No | week 7 |
| examination | 45% | No | exam period |
| Participation | 10% | No | throughout semester |
Multicultural literacies
Due: week 7
Weighting: 45%
Students will choose a real or imagined school with a diverse demographic make-up. They will critically analyse specific literacy needs in one Stage or content area, and design strategies to address the needs. They will write this as an informed account of their professional practice, for a teacher audience, as an article for a teacher journal or magazine.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- UO 1. Demonstrate understanding of Second language acquisition
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO3 Demonstrate knowledge of key terms used in literacy in a multicultural society
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
examination
Due: exam period
Weighting: 45%
The examination will ask students to demonstrate understanding of key terminology and issues of the unit. it will include short-answer questions and short essays.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- UO 1. Demonstrate understanding of Second language acquisition
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO3 Demonstrate knowledge of key terms used in literacy in a multicultural society
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
Participation
Due: throughout semester
Weighting: 10%
Students will be asked to participate in a number of specific activities, both within the tutorials and online.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
Delivery and Resources
Weekly lectures are available on the web through the ECHO360 lecture component. You must listen to all lectures if you do not attend these ‘live’.
PowerPoint slides are available in iLearn in advance of the weekly lecture and/or are available in the Active Learning Tool
All students are expected to complete the specified reading preparation or online activities before their tutorials or on-campus days.
External students Attendance at both on-campus sessions is compulsory. These will be held on September 8 and October 20, 2018. Both sessions will run from 9 am – 4 pm.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Grade Appeal Policy
- Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy (Note: The Special Consideration Policy is effective from 4 December 2017 and replaces the Disruption to Studies Policy.)
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
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.
Student Support
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
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.
Graduate Capabilities
Discipline Specific Knowledge and Skills
Our graduates will take with them the intellectual development, depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content in their chosen fields to make them competent and confident in their subject or profession. They will be able to demonstrate, where relevant, professional technical competence and meet professional standards. They will be able to articulate the structure of knowledge of their discipline, be able to adapt discipline-specific knowledge to novel situations, and be able to contribute from their discipline to inter-disciplinary solutions to problems.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO 1. Demonstrate understanding of Second language acquisition
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO3 Demonstrate knowledge of key terms used in literacy in a multicultural society
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
Assessment tasks
- Multicultural literacies
- examination
- Participation
Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
We want our graduates to be capable of reasoning, questioning and analysing, and to integrate and synthesise learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments; to be able to critique constraints, assumptions and limitations; to be able to think independently and systemically in relation to scholarly activity, in the workplace, and in the world. We want them to have a level of scientific and information technology literacy.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- UO 2. Demonstrate understanding of the cultural and social context of language learning in the Australian context
- UO4. Demonstrate understanding of reading and writing difficulties in EALD students
- UO5. Demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support all learners in literacy success
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
Assessment tasks
- Multicultural literacies
- examination
Problem Solving and Research Capability
Our graduates should be capable of researching; of analysing, and interpreting and assessing data and information in various forms; of drawing connections across fields of knowledge; and they should be able to relate their knowledge to complex situations at work or in the world, in order to diagnose and solve problems. We want them to have the confidence to take the initiative in doing so, within an awareness of their own limitations.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment task
- Multicultural literacies
Effective Communication
We want to develop in our students the ability to communicate and convey their views in forms effective with different audiences. We want our graduates to take with them the capability to read, listen, question, gather and evaluate information resources in a variety of formats, assess, write clearly, speak effectively, and to use visual communication and communication technologies as appropriate.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Assessment tasks
- Multicultural literacies
- examination
Engaged and Ethical Local and Global citizens
As local citizens our graduates will be aware of indigenous perspectives and of the nation's historical context. They will be engaged with the challenges of contemporary society and with knowledge and ideas. We want our graduates to have respect for diversity, to be open-minded, sensitive to others and inclusive, and to be open to other cultures and perspectives: they should have a level of cultural literacy. Our graduates should be aware of disadvantage and social justice, and be willing to participate to help create a wiser and better society.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- UO6. Demonstrate understanding of issues of equity in literacy across the curriculum
Assessment task
- examination