Assignment task: Students share their responses to current readings on language and literacy, the English Language, and transitions in relation to literacy.
Suggested Structure:
There are four questions below from each week to assist you to respond to the task. Provide a detailed explanation with examples for each question.
- What is literacy? As an educator, what activities can you encourage to promote children's engagement and motivation in literacy development?
- In your own opinion, which theoretical perspectives on literacy have made the most significant impact on language and literacy development? Do provide examples.
Briefly describe how you can enhance oral language capabilities in a preschool setting, and provide examples.
What is the constructivist approach? With the knowledge of the constructivist approach, how can you promote the reading and phonics skills of children in the early years of learning? Do provide examples.
Use this reading to give the answer
Provide the references
1. Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education 3rd Edition - Janet Fellowes Language, Literacy and Early Childhood Education 3rd Edition - Janet Fellowes
2. Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR). (2009). Belonging, being and becoming: The early years learning framework for Australia. Australian Capital Territory, Australia: Commonwealth of Australia