Literacy Theories and Frameworks

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 5
Unit No:
J/505/0773
Credits:
15
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

None

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand theories and principles relating to language acquisition and learning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Analyse theories of language acquisition and learning.
  • 1.2
    Analyse language teaching approaches associated with theories of language acquisition and learning.
2

Understand theories and principles relating to literacy learning and development.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse theories of literacy learning and development.
  • 2.2
    Analyse literacy teaching approaches associated with theories of literacy learning and development.
3

Be able to analyse spoken and written language.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse ways in which language can be described.
  • 3.2
    Explain descriptive and prescriptive approaches to language analysis.
  • 3.3
    Analyse spoken and written language at:
    • text and discourse level;
    • sentence and phrase level;
    • word level; and
    • phoneme level.
  • 3.4
    Use key discoursal, grammatical, lexical and phonological terms accurately.
4

Understand the processes involved in the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Analyse the processes involved in speaking and listening for literacy learners.
  • 4.2
    Analyse the processes involved in reading and writing for literacy learners.
  • 4.3
    Explain the mutual dependence of reading, listening, writing and speaking in literacy and language teaching and learning.
  • 4.4
    Analyse the implications of the processes involved in the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills on teaching and learning.