Module: Literacy for English Language Learners

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Literacy for English Language Learners
Module Code	EDP1117 (ITS: EC226)
Faculty	DCU Institute of Education	School	Language, Literacy & ECE
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

This module aims to give students an understanding of the language and literacy needs of children who are English language learners. Students will explore and use key approaches to learning to read and write in a new language. Students will also have opportunities to use assessment strategies appropriate for English language learners and to plan appropriate language and literacy support for individual children.

Learning Outcomes

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2. LO1: Reflect upon and discuss personal experiences of teaching ELLs.
4. 12,6,9
5. 1
6. 1E26127D-1747-0001-5B16-1F2CD89072B0
7. LO2: Explore ideas and theories of learning related to reading and writing and ELLS.
9. 6,14,9
10. 2
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12. LO3: Identify and draw from a range of teaching methodologies in literacy for ELLs.
14. 17,8,14,9,10
15. 3
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17. LO4: Source and evaluate high-quality tasks and appropriate resources for teaching literacy to ELLs.
19. 20,12,6,8,10
20. 4
21. 1E26127D-420B-0001-11D6-2F4614E44FB0
22. LO5: Develop teaching materials/plans for language teaching.
24. 16,8,10
25. 5

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Assignment Completion	24	No Description
Total Workload: 48

Section Breakdown
CRN	20855	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	100%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	N
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Tara Concannon-Gibney	Module Teacher	Therese Mcphillips

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	n/a	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

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Indicative Reading List

Books:

Gamez, P., Gonzalez, D. & LaNette, M.U.: 2016, Shared book reading and English learner narrative production and comprehension, Reading Research Quarterly, 52 (3),
Krashen, S.: 2003, Explorations in language Acquisition and use.,
NCCA: 2006, Up and Away: A Resource Book for English language support in Irish primary schools., NCCA, Dublin,

Articles:

Martens et al: 2015, Building intercultural understanding through global literature, The Reading Teacher, 68 (8), pp. 609-617., 0
2016: Learning outcomes in plurilingual environments: Reflections on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.,

Other Resources

None