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Course description

This course is part of a suite of Literacy and English courses in the Master of Teaching (Primary) degree. It aims to develop preservice teachers' knowledge and understanding of the essential elements of reading that should be taught in early, middle, and upper primary school contexts, including phonological awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency. Preservice teachers will apply this knowledge through the analysis and synthesis of contemporary theories of reading, culminating in the creation of a reading instruction resource portfolio with sections dedicated to each essential element. The course also aims to develop students' understanding of and skills in planning for, teaching, and assessing reading lessons. Application of knowledge and skills will be demonstrated through the design of early and upper primary reading lesson and assessment plans. The course also teaches important connections between reading, oral language, and spelling, and emphasises how to support the reading development of all students.

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