Contemporary Approaches to Literacy Education

This six module online course explores fundamental issues in literacy by considering how theory meets practice in the classroom. The program is intended to provide participants with the basis for a more developed and informed consideration of various aspects of contemporary literacy teaching and learning. It encourages critical reflection and debate around questions such as:

• What theories inform what I teach and how I teach?
• What are the wider issues around literacy?
• What kinds of literacies will my students need in these "new times"?
• What does the Australian Curriculum state about teaching Literacy and English?
• What do I need to consider when planning for contemporary literacy teaching and learning?

Core Foci And Priorities: Literacy

Course structure: This online course requires teachers, to post comments in response to online readings and video links.

Intended for: Primary and Secondary Teachers

When:The online course will be open to teachers from the Monday 8th August to Monday 19th September 2016

Registration: Closes Friday 5th August 2016

Facilitator: Julia Johnson

System Accredited Module: Yes

For registration enquiries please contact:
Chris Virgin
Catholic Education Office
Ph 8301 6851
chris.virgin@cesa.catholic.edu.au

AITSL National Professional Standards for Teachers:

This Professional Learning course references the following AITSL Australian Professional Standards for Teachers:

Standard 1: Know students and how they learn

Standard 6: Engage in professional learning
Standard 7: Engage professionally with colleagues, parents/carers and the community