Language and Numeracy for Learning

Course aim

To build students’ understanding of the role of language, multiliteracies and numeracy in personal, academic and workplace contexts.

Course content

In the first module, students will develop knowledge of a socio-cultural approach to language and multiliteracies. Students will be introduced to a functional model of language. They will use this model to reflect on their personal literacy practices and to examine the literacy demands of academic and workplace contexts. Students will convey their learning through the analysis of texts and an oral presentation, demonstrating their competency in academic literacy practices.

The aim of the second module is to introduce students to the concept of numeracy and its relationship with mathematics. A brief introduction into its role in the contemporary curriculum and how numeracy is part of everyday life will be included. Students’ current perceptions of, and attitudes towards, the ideas and use of mathematics will be challenged and extended. Students will be encouraged to recognise that mathematics is a human activity which is present in different ways in every culture.

Textbook(s)

Reys, RE, Rogers, A, Bennett, S, Cooke, A, Robson, K, Ewing, B, & West, 2020, Helping Children Learn Mathematics, 3rd Edition, Wiley, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Presentation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.