Masters (Coursework)
The Master of Specialist Teaching in Literacy focuses on the critical skills needed to teach literacy in the digital era from the perspective of educational and language sciences. 21st-century learners need to not only decode and comprehend but to also develop sophisticated processes such as critical analysis, reflection, and evaluation.
This course can be completed online/blended and is delivered part-time over 3 years.
This course teaches students to understand literacy as a social process, language as a functional tool, and how to apply this knowledge in the classroom. From a broad exploration of genre to the intricacies of grammar, phonology and phonetics, students will learn the pedagogies that support deep learning of literacy.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a professional inquiry on a project of your choice, or a minor thesis completed in the field of Literacy
Our course allows you the option to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching (Literacy).
We encourage you to view our recent webinar to find out more about the course.
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