Language 2 (ED0909)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : EDU-2-Language

Language 2 aims to develop student awareness of the nature and complexity of language and literacy development in young children. The roles of the learner, parents, teachers and peers in the child's development are explored. Language 2 therefore focuses upon literacy development in the home, pre school education and the early years' stages of primary school. Curriculum Framework 3-5 and English Language 5-14 provide the basis for curricular aspects. Building on knowledge and understanding gained in Language 1, there is a continuing focus on supporting students in the development of their own subject and pedagogical knowledge. Effective learning and teaching of oracy, reading and writing are each explored, in relation to underpinning theories and to relevant research. Explicit links are made with formative assessment, early intervention, thinking skills, supporting children with difficulties, ICT and modern languages in the primary school.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Language 1

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Education, (The Moray House School of Education, Schedule C)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	09:00	09:50	Central
Lecture	Monday	11:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Tuesday	13:10	13:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the pre-school curricular guidelines in relation to the acquisition and development of language and of the principles which underpin that curriculum
- demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of language in the pre-school context
- demonstrate an understanding of the development of reading, writing, listening and talking within the Early Years curriculum
- demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of reading, writing, listening and talking in the Early Years curriculum
- demonstrate an understanding of difficulties in children's language development and of the ways in which teachers can support children who have such difficulties
- demonstrate pedagogical content knowledge in relation to the teaching of Modern Languages in the primary school

Assessment Information

The assessment of this course comprises a written assignment in two parts:
Part One: Analysis and evaluation of a transcript of an interaction between a child and an adult.
Part Two: Discussion to show understanding of the nature of, and the rationale for, and a balanced approach to the teaching of reading