This unit focuses on the role and nature of literacy education in schools and aims to develop a critical understanding of the inter-relationships of policy initiatives and directives with educational practices in schools and the community.<br/>Students explore the interface between home and school literacy practices, within the context of a socially and culturally diverse world influenced by technological change, international testing of literacy, the international rights of children, and published policies of global entities (OECD, UNESCO). The unit also critically examines Australia's national, state and local policies and practices, including professional standards, curriculum and... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Jennifer Rennie
