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Literacy | 2017
Overview
The Master of Education (Literacy) is designed to further extend teachers' understandings of the English curriculum, and provides an opportunity for in-depth study of the curriculum domain through the options offered. Understanding the research basis for current policy and curriculum development is an important component of the Masters program.
Course Structure
The MEd (Literacy) requires the successful completion of:
- 72 credit points of study, comprising:
- 6 core subjects (36cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points of study and EDGR926 be completed in the last session of the degree; and
- 3 electives (18cp) selected from the list of recommended electives; and
- 3 electives (18cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- No more than 4 subjects will be at 800 level.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following six core subjects (36cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2017/2018 |
| EDGR921 | Expanding Literacy Repertoires | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR922 | Literature for Children and Young People | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR927 | Knowing about Language in English K-10 | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR924 | Learning Environments for Literacy Development | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR926 | Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| Plus three subjects selected from the list of recommended electives (18cp): | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS918 | Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGZ906 | Minor Research Project in Education | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGZ966 | Vygotskian Studies in Education | 6 | Spring |
| Plus three elective subjects selected from any Master of Education specialisation (18cp) | |||
Credit Arrangements
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Other Information
Further information is available at:
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Email: ssc@uow.edu.au