| Module Title |
Literacy for English Language Learners |
| Module Code |
EDP1117 (ITS: EC226) |
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Faculty |
Language, Literacy & ECE |
School |
DCU Institute of Education |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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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.
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Learning Outcomes
1. LO1: Reflect upon and discuss personal experiences of teaching ELLs.
2. LO2: Explore ideas and theories of learning related to reading and writing and ELLS.
3. LO3: Identify and draw from a range of teaching methodologies in literacy for ELLs.
4. LO4: Source and evaluate high-quality tasks and appropriate resources for teaching literacy to ELLs.
5. LO5: Develop teaching materials/plans for language teaching.
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 24 | No Description | | Assignment Completion | 24 | No Description |
| Total Workload: 48 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20855 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 0% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | Y | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Tara Concannon-Gibney | Module Teacher | Therese Mcphillips |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| 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
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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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
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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.,
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Other Resources
None |
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