ASSESSMENT 2

Due date:                                          Week 12 – Friday 28 May at 11pm

Weighting:                                        50% of unit grade

Length and/or format:                      2000-word equivalent

Purpose:                                           This task requires you to demonstrate your ability to apply your theoretical understanding of language and literacy theory to design, implement and assess activities in the early years classroom

Learning outcomes assessed:       1,2,3,4,5

How to submit:                                 Via Turnitin on LEO. Links to online resources must be emailed to your tutor

Return of assessment:                    Feedback and grades will be available on LEO

at the end of semester when grades have been finalised

Assessment criteria (rubric to be provided on LEO):

To obtain a PASS grade on this assessment, a student should demonstrate:

• Basic understanding of major theories of children’s emergent and early literacy development and their implications for practice [LO1, LO2] as evidenced by discussion of the Gradual Release of Responsibility (GRR) model and its application in the design of learning activities [LO1, LO2, LO5]
• Basic understanding and application of assessment principles and procedures [LO3]
• Basic understanding of the needs of learners with English as an Additional Language/Dialect (EAL/D) and how to support their language and literacy development [LO4]
• Basic English academic writing skills and APA 6 referencing in respect of grammar,

spelling and punctuation, appropriate sentence structure, expression of ideas, organisation of the report, citation of sources and reference list

REFERENCING

This unit requires you to use the APA referencing system.

See the ‘Academic referencing’ page from the Office of Student Success for more details.

ACU POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

It is your responsibility to read and familiarise yourself with ACU policies and regulations, including regulations on examinations; review and appeals; acceptable use of IT facilities; and conduct and responsibilities. These are in the ACU Handbook, available from the website.

A list of these and other important policies can be found at the University Policies page of the Student Portal.

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