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Course Details for Diploma in Christian Education

Distance Learning campus

Semester 2, 2019

Orientation: 22 - 26 July

Semester begins: 22 July

Intensives Week: 19 - 23 August

Mid-Term Break: 30 September - 11 October

Labour Day: 28 October

Semester ends: 22 November

853.515 Developing Literacy

Literacy is foundational to citizenship in society. This course introduces early literacy teaching and learning strategies encompassing oral, written and visual forms of English. The relationship between making meaning and creating meaning in Primary English across levels 1 and 2 of the New Zealand curriculum and Te Whariki is clarified. English as an Additional Language (EAL/D) teaching theory is introduced.

This timetable is correct at the time of publication; however the College reserves the right to cancel courses, or alter lecture times should circumstances arise. Up to date information is available at any time by contacting the College.