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Introduction
Young children develop their abilities to communicate, make meaning, represent ideas, and problem-solve in many ways. Literacy development begins at birth, while mathematical thinking flourishes as they begin to explore their world. In this unit, you will explore the continuity of this learning in the early years of schooling, drawing upon significant theories that underpin this learning. You will examine early literacy and numeracy concepts, processes and pedagogies; and apply this knowledge to develop learning experiences suitable for diverse young learners. You will deepen your understanding about relevant national curricula (the Early Years Learning Framework and the Australian Curriculum); as well as reflect upon your own experiences and growing understandings about literacy and numeracy to plan for vibrant and inclusive learning encounters in Prep to Year Two.
Summary
| Unit name | Literacy and Numeracy 5 to 8 years |
| Unit code | EPR301 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Lauren Armstrong |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 |
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On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe Literacy and Numeracy experiences suitable for diverse young learners drawing on theories of learning.
- Design Literacy and Numeracy learning experiences based on relevant curricula and pedagogical approaches for diverse young learners.
- Analyse the ways in which young children develop and learn Literacy and Numeracy across curricula, justifying your reasoning with support from current and relevant academic research and literature.
- Reflect on current, prior, and future Literacy and Numeracy learning and practice for diverse learners aged 5 – 8, considering effectiveness and areas for improvement.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 070103 | $592.00 | $592.00 | not applicable | $2,562.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus: Asynchronous Learning: Due to the online nature of this Unit, your engagement will encompass weekly lectures, readings, tasks and discussions, and the completion of assignment work. It is expected that you will timetable 10 hours of study time per week, realising that this includes time spent reading or viewing resources provided to you, searching for additional information and resources necessary for the completion of assessment tasks and other activities, and participating in regular tasks and online discussions. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Formative Quiz - Literacy and Numeracy learning and development in the Early Years (20%)|AT3: Reflective Essay – Professional Learning for Early Years Literacy and Numeracy (35%)|AT2: Presentation – Planning for Early Years Literacy and Numeracy using Case Studies and Artefacts (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. Please note that you will need access to the following Australian curriculum documents:
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