Curriculum and Assessment in Primary Literacy

In this unit you will explore curriculum, assessment and reporting, focusing on literacy in a primary school setting. This exploration will be framed within the paradigm of 21st century understandings and practices of powerful learning and teaching. The unit will enable you to enhance your awareness of historical, political and global influences on curriculum, assessment and reporting in literacy. In addition you will develop an ability to apply current assessment and reporting practices in literacy to an advanced level. Through reflective practices and self-analysis, you will develop an individualised, personal action plan that is responsive to your own needs and strengths leading into and during the final placement. This specialised primary knowledge will also equip you with the necessary skills to effectively implement effective expert teaching and learning strategies during your final primary placement. Through a literacy lens you will also demonstrate an ability to:

• Articulate advanced knowledge knowledge of literacy in ways that facilitate inclusive and innovative classroom activities;
• Build on advanced knowledge of literacy to effectively respond to assessment and reporting data in this learning area;
• Access professional development in the relevant specialised field and use relevant and appropriate sources that facilitate effective student learning;
• Select and use range of resources that can assist with planning, implementing and evaluating effective student learning.