Language and Literacy: F to Year 2

This subject introduces Teacher Candidates to theory, research and practice which informs teaching language and literacy in the early years of schooling. Emphasis is on theoretical perspectives of literacy acquisition which highlight the reciprocal relationship between oral language, reading and writing, and an understanding of literacy as a social practice. Essential aspects of early reading and writing are prioritised, especially phonological development including phonemic awareness, reading comprehension, phonics, oral language, vocabulary, reading fluency, language and grammar.