ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching and learning of reading and the impact of electronic multimedia and digital literacies. ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching of reading

Unit Learning Outcomes 

1. ULO3: Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching and learning of reading and the impact of electronic multimedia and digital literacies.
2. ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of the teaching of reading and writing in years K-6, including phonemic awareness, systematic phonics instruction, sentence structure, and evidence-based approaches related to how to assess reading and writing, particularly for students who are at risk of falling behind, and monitoring student progress in reading.

Assessment Rationale

1. What is the aim of this assessment?
   1. To demonstrate understanding of early reading and writing skills and knowledge about teaching and assessing these skills in children from diverse backgrounds.
2. How does this assessment support real-life workplace skills?
   1. Develops the ability to be responsive to change.
   2. Encourages inquiring and reflective practice.
   3. Promotes commitment to excellence in scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.

Assessment Description

1. What is required for this assessment?
   1. Write an essay to demonstrate understanding of early reading and writing skills.
   2. Use the child scenario provided in the Assessment 2 folder (select one child).
2. What points must the essay consider?
   1. Explain your understanding of why early literacy and language skills are important for the child in the selected scenario.
   2. Explain how one diverse factor from the child scenario might impact the child’s literacy and language development.
   3. Explain and justify one teaching strategy and one learning activity for teaching the child reading.
   4. Explain and justify one teaching strategy and one learning activity for teaching the child writing.
   5. Explain and justify one formative assessment strategy for assessing the child’s reading.
   6. Explain and justify one formative assessment strategy for assessing the child’s writing.
3. How many references are required?
   1. A minimum of 10 academic references to support the discussion.

Formatting and Style

1. Which font and line spacing should be used?
   1. Arial font.
   2. 1.5 line spacing.

Assessment Submission

1. In which formats can the assessment be submitted?
   1. Word (DOCX) or PDF only.
2. How should the submission file be named?
   1. Use surname, initial, unit, and assessment name, e.g., McNaught.M_ENGL1004_A2 (Student number).
3. Where is the submission link?
   1. Assessment Tasks and Submission Tab in the ENGL1004 Blackboard Site.
4. What is the responsibility of the student regarding submission?
   1. Ensure the correct file and final version are submitted before the due date/time.
   2. Turnitin will display a green bar “Submission uploaded successfully: Download digital receipt” as proof.

Academic Integrity

1. What values define academic integrity at SCU?
   1. Honesty, fairness, trustworthiness, courage, responsibility, respect.
2. What breaches are included?
   1. Unacceptable GenAI use, poor referencing, misrepresentation, collusion, contract cheating, fabricating information, etc.

Limitations When Using GenAI

1. How can GenAI tools be used in this assessment?
   1. Within defined limits.
   2. As a guide for research, brainstorming, and clarifying concepts only.
2. What is not allowed?
   1. Writing part or all of the assessment.
   2. Copying GenAI-generated content without supporting reputable academic sources.
3. How should GenAI use be acknowledged?
   1. Include SCU acknowledgement statement on the cover page.
   2. Tick relevant boxes and complete the table (if relevant).
   3. Include an appendix documenting prompts and outputs if GenAI is used.
4. What safeguards are suggested for students?
   1. Ensure GenAI use is within defined limits.
   2. Ask the Unit Assessor if unsure.
   3. Keep a list of digital tools used and evidence of usage.
   4. Take screenshots of research and writing progress with date/time.

Special Consideration

1. How can students request special consideration?
   1. Submit a Request for Special Consideration form via MyEnrolment before the original due date.
   2. Include supporting documents, e.g., medical certificates.
2. Where can further information be found?
   1. SCU Special Consideration policy and procedures.

Late Submissions & Penalties

1. What happens if the assessment is submitted late?
   1. A penalty of 5% of available marks is deducted at one minute past the deadline.
   2. A further 5% is deducted for each subsequent day late.

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