English: The Early Years
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $766 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This subject was previously known as EDC121 Introducing Language, Literacy and Literature for Educators . This is an introductory subject examining the acquisition of language knowledge and skills of young children. The unit addresses the teaching of English across the early years of life and schooling. A specific focus will be placed on understanding the acquisition and interrelationships of language modes – reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and creating- and applying metalinguistic terms associated with these modes. Students will learn to design and justify instructional strategies and assessments aligned with curriculum standards (ACARA and ACECQA) for young learners and critically examine and compare theoretical perspectives to inform practical teaching applications. Throughout the unit, emphasis will be placed on assessing young children’s learning using diverse data sources to make valid instructional decisions. This unit aims to prepare educators with a grounding in the knowledge and skills needed to foster contextually and culturally respective inclusive learning environments that honour young children as active, agential learners. Please Note : If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’ . It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld. Find out more about the Academic Integrity module .
English: The Early Years is a standalone subject at Curtin University in WA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Curtin University before enrolling.
Curtin University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Curtin University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- CUR-EDUC1040
- Field of education
- Society and culture
- Provider
- Curtin University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required