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This course continues to focus on the development of literacy and numeracy skills with an emphasis on more specific assessment (including nationally developed monitoring tools), evaluation and planning. Topics such as meeting the needs of diverse learners, engaging students with texts, critical literacies, effective mathematical pedagogies and the New Zealand Number Framework will be explored in greater depth. Following professional experiences in schools, students will be encouraged to reflect on their own classroom practice and that of others. The course will complement learning in other courses in the Graduate Diploma of Teaching and Learning (Primary), including Professional Practice.
Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Assess and evaluate individual/ group and whole-class literacy and numeracy needs and plan appropriate learning interactions to meet them2. analyse approaches to engage learners with text and assess their relevance to the establishment of effective literacy programmes3. develop a knowledge of the theoretical frameworks that underpin recent initiatives in mathematics education4.use research and practical episodes to develop a personal philosophy on the learning of literacy education and mathematics education5. examine the role of oral, written and visual language and digital technologies in communicating6. identify how social and cultural influences such as gender, ethnicity and socio-economic variables may impact on literacy and mathematical achievement
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
TECP331
TECP360, TECP370
ON-SITE INTENSIVE Students enrolled in TECP332-18S2 are required to attend a compulsory face-to-face On-site Intensive in Christchurch (OSI2G). Distance students must attend compulsory OSI's and complete compulsory modules and forums online.Any costs, including travel, accommodation, childcare etc, associated with attendance at the On-site Intensive are met by the student.
Alison Arrow
David Pomeroy
Averill, Robin. , Harvey, Roger; Teaching primary school mathematics and statistics : evidence-based practice ; NZCER Press, 2010.
McKenna, Michael C. , Stahl, Katherine A. Dougherty; Assessment for reading instruction ; 2nd ed; Guilford Press, 2009.
Tompkins, Gail E; Literacy for the 21st century : a balanced approach ; 5th ed; Pearson Education, 2010.
On-line course content http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/aegrotats.shtml http://www.library.canterbury.ac.nz/ http://ucstudentweb.canterbury.ac.nz/
All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.
Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the UC College of Education Assessment Guidelines, relevant UC Policies and the UC Calendar General Course and Examination Regulations. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with this information. There are two assignments in this course. The scores for the two assignments will be aggregated for the final grade. Final grades will be determined at an examiners’ meeting at the end of the course and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.Students must pass both assignments to pass this courseGrading ScaleGrade GPA Value MarksA+ 9 90 – 100A 8 85 – 89.99A- 7 80 – 84.99B+ 6 75 – 79.99B 5 70 – 74.99B- 4 65 – 69.99C+ 3 60 – 64.99C 2 55 – 59.99C- 1 50 – 54.99D 0 40 – 49.99E -1 0 – 39.99
Attendance at all lectures and workshops is compulsory. The course will require all students to access the internet. Students must engage with course content modules and associated readings/ study guides/video clips/web links in the LEARN site as required.
Students will be given the opportunity to formally evaluate the course via the University course evaluation system. Students will also be encouraged to provide formative feedback throughout the course.
Internal moderation procedures will ensure that lecturers mark work consistently within each of the assessment components. The moderation process will also monitor standards across the two assignments.
Work is late if it is handed in after the due date, without an extension having been granted. Work submitted after the due date will not be marked.
Extensions are reserved for exceptional circumstances only and are not granted automatically. In exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. Extensions will not be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of assessment being due at about the same time. Students are encouraged to plan their work in a realistic manner and in advance so that they can meet their assessment deadlines. A request for an extension should be emailed to the Course Coordinator (alison.arrow@canterbury.ac.nz) at least two days prior to the due date for the assignment. If you apply for an extension, you will be asked to supply a medical certificate or other relevant evidence of special circumstances (eg a letter from a counsellor). Students who cannot meet these regulations because of extended illness or unusually exceptional circumstances must apply to the Head of School (or their nominee). Students will be notified of the outcome of their extension application via email. Extensions will not normally be given for longer than one week from the due date unless exceptional circumstances prevail. No extensions will be granted after the due date of the assignment.Only one extension is permitted for this course.
The option to resubmit assignments maybe available if a student scores 40% or more in the first attempt. Only one resubmit is available for this course and resubmits are not available when an extension has already been granted.
Students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.Assignments in this course will not be eligible for aegrotat assessments because each of the two assignments relate to different components of the course.
Students may apply for special consideration if their performance in an assessment is affected by extenuating circumstances beyond their control, where:(a) they have suffered an acute illness, injury, or other reasonably unforeseeable circumstances:i. which has prevented them from completing any major item(s) of work for assessment in a course; orii. which has impaired their performance (including by interruption of pre-assessment revision) to the extent that the result(s) are likely to underestimate their true and evidenced level of mastery of the material in the course; or(b) i. they have been selected to perform, compete, adjudicate, or officiate as a national sporting representative at national or international competitions; orii. they are members of a national cultural group on tour nationally or internationally.Please note that applications must be supported by evidence. Further details are available at the above link.Applications for special consideration should be submitted via the Examinations Office website http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/exams/ within five days of the assessment. Where an extension may be granted for an assessment, this will be decided by direct application to the Course Co-ordinator and an application to the Examinations Office may not be required. Special consideration is not available for items worth less than 10% of the course and may not be available for some other items of assessment as specified in Course Outlines. (Refer to specific Course Outlines for this information.)Students prevented by extenuating circumstances from completing the course after the final date for withdrawing, may apply for special consideration for late discontinuation of the course. Applications must be submitted to the Examinations Office within five days of the end of the main examination period for the semester.NB: This information replaces any previous references to special consideration, Aegrotat or Backdated (Late) Withdrawal in the Course Information System, Learn or Course Outlines. If you are unclear about the implications or process please discuss with your Course Coordinator or contact the Student Advice team for assistance.
As well as attending classes, it is essential that all students regularly access the course Learn site. All course information such as the course kaupapa, notices, assessment information, required and recommended readings, audio recordings of some lectures, and other teaching resources etc. will be available on this site
Assignments are to be submitted via the Learn drop box.It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system. Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. For ICT help call our free call number 0508 UC IT HELP (0508 824 843) or on 03 369 5000. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm (excluding public and university holidays).Distance assignments will be posted back to students.
Domestic fee $746.00
International fee $3,038.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
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