Literacy in Young Children

Cod y Modiwl: ED20220
Teitl y Modiwl: Literacy in Young Children
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Susan Chapman
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Ms Dawn Walton; Ms Rebecca Mountfield-Pawlett; Dr Sian Lloyd-Williams; Dr Lucy Trotter; Mr Prysor Davies; Hannah Mobbs; Dr Rosemary Cann; Dr Susan Chapman

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay 2: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Essay 1: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay 1: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay 2: 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Critically evaluate the development of literacy in young children within a given framework.
Critically discuss the implications of literacy development for teaching and learning.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the adult’s role in mediating literacy resources.
Demonstrate critical engagement with relevant source material.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module focuses on the development of children’s capacity for meaning making and the role of adults and community in supporting this process. It examines current debates about the development of children’s skills in spoken and written language as well as other modes of meaning, including digital texts. It explores the role of literacy in a diverse society and the importance of ensuring that all children see themselves represented in the literacy materials they engage with.

Cynnwys

Sessions will be based upon:
Literacies in 21st century: national and international contexts
Oracy and early reading: creating a literacy-rich environment
Approaches to teaching reading
Reading choices: working with families and the community
The writing process
Reading for information: access to high quality texts
Poetry and literacy development
Challenges children face in developing literacy
Developing literacy activities
Evaluating literacy activities

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Communication techniques are a vital element throughout lectures and seminars. Spoken communication throughout seminar activities. Written communication throughout written assessments.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Not developed in this module.
Datrys Problemau	An essential element in the process of critical assessment.
Gwaith Tim	Seminar activities provide many opportunities for team work, including group presentations and debates.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Feedback from the written assignment and personal reflection during seminar tasks encourage improved performance.
Rhifedd	Occasional descriptive statistics in lectures and sources.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Research is required for the main assessments and some of the seminar tasks.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Written assignments should be word-processed.

Nodau

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