ECCEL2020 Early Childhood Language and Literacies
This unit explores the theoretical underpinnings and sociocultural perspectives of language and literacy acquisition in early childhood. Key early childhood pedagogical practices and content knowledge, including oral language and early reading and writing will be examined. The symbolic representation of language and the role of multimodal texts will be explored. The importance of emergent literacy skills that lay the foundation for transition to school will be considered. Inclusive practices for language users that have English as an additional language, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander literacies will be explored. Pre-service teachers will use current curricula to plan meaningful language and literacy experiences for children in prior to school settings. This unit supports the second year professional experience in the Bachelor of Education in which students complete 15 days in the education setting specified below for their program. PSTs are required to engage with and complete the required professional experience activities in collaboration with their school-based Supervisor Teacher/Educator. PSTs will also document and reflect on their professional learning throughout the placement. Completion of these requirements supports reflective practice and the successful completion of the professional experience component of the unit. Education Setting: Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary): 0 - 36 Months
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) unit fee
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is one that is subsidised by the Australian Government, which means students only pay the student contribution amount of the tuition fee. CSPs are only available to eligible domestic students.
The student contribution amount depends on the unit and how much funding the Government provides. Each unit is classified into a band based on its discipline (which may be different to your overall course discipline).
2026 student contribution amount: $592
2026 grandfathered student contribution amount (for students who commenced before 1 Jan 2021*): $592
* If you are a continuing student (who commenced your course before 1 January 2021) you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.
