EA1D006 - Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA1D006 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Philippa Watkins | ||
| Module Team: | Helen Davies, Hilary Morgan, Sharon Reed, Helen Slee, Philip Webber | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100463 - early years education | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
• Explore the impact of research on the development of CYP’s language, literacy, numeracy and digital literacy skills (LLN and DL).
• Analyse the assessment practices of the LNF and DL in educational settings.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of current initiatives to promote LLN and DL.
• Make recommendations to help improve practice, implementation of initiatives, resources, the environment and outcomes.
• Reflect upon the suitability of the environment and resources of CYP setting to promote LLN and DL skills.
Content Summary
• Approaches and perspectives of current theoretical concepts regarding acquisition of language and numeracy processes - evidence relevant learning theories and strategies.
• Current literature on LLN and DL and how this can link to learners own professional practice and workplace procedures/practices; including frameworks beyond Wales and the UK.
• Study relevant curriculum and assessment frameworks against which progress is measured (NFER, WG Tests, FP, NC, ESW).
• Explore planning and development of programmes to maximise opportunities for CYP LLN and DL.
• Outline proposals to promote CYP involvement in evaluating their own progress in the development of LLN and DL.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Seminar | 68 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Independent Study | 208 |
| Directed Study | 96 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Examine how Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy learning frameworks/programmes are embedded into practice and contribute to raising standards. |
| LO2 | Analyse how Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy Frameworks address and embed the skills development expectations in practice. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | Digital Literacy: Presentation on an initiative or an intervention within the setting to promote Digital Literacy. Evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. | 10 | 1000 | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Language, Literacy and Numeracy: Analyse the contribution current language, literacy numeracy and digital literacy learning frameworks/programmes have on the development of skills and raising standards. | 0 | 3000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |