Literacy, Language and Literature A | Federation University

EDBED2008 Literacy, Language and Literature A

This unit is designed to develop PSTs' comprehensive understanding of literacy, language, and literature in the early years of primary education, with a focus on evidence-based explicit teaching, modelling, and scaffolding practices. It covers systematic reading instruction, including phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and oral language, while connecting theory to current curriculum frameworks. The unit emphasises the impact of explicit instruction on reading and writing across the curriculum and explores effective teaching and assessment strategies. It also highlights the role of children¿s literature in learning and encourages reflection on personal literacy strengths, equipping students to implement evidence-based practices in diverse classroom contexts.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $614
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $614

^ 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.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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