Module Plus - Teaching phonics in early childhood

Overview

In this Module Plus you will observe a child’s code-related literacy and plan a lesson that will extend their learning and build new skills or knowledge. The child could be one of your students, your own child or a child you know who is aged between 2 and 9 years of age. It is also possible to negotiate a hypothetical scenario if you do not currently have access to a child in this age group. You will document your observations, lesson and reflective summary to complete the assessment.

Evolve with QUTeX

Deepen your understanding of how to teach phonics to children through play-based learning by completing this authentic assessment. You will draw on what you know about contemporary debates in phonics teaching and your pedagogical beliefs.

Who should participate?

This online module is for participants who have completed the 13-hour Teaching phonics in early childhood learning module. It is designed for early childhood educators and workers who want evidence of their professional learning.

For Australian educators, this module aligns with the following Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST):

2.1 Content and teaching strategies of the teaching area
2.5 Literacy and numeracy standards
6.1 Identify and plan professional learning needs
6.2 Engage in professional learning and improve practice
6.3 Engage with colleagues and improve practice
7.4 Engage with professional teaching networks and broader communities

This course aligns with the following National Quality Standards (NQS):

Element 1.2.1 Intentional teaching
Element 1.2.2 Responsive teaching and scaffolding

This online module is open for international enrolments.