ASSESSMENT 1 Information:

ENGL1004 (Term 1, 2023)

ASSESSMENT 1 Information:

English: Literature, Language and Literacy

Summary

Title Assessment 1: Presentation with script

Due Date 22nd May 11.59 pm (Monday of Week 4)

Length 1500-word script and 10 min PowerPoint presentation (15 slides max.)

Weighting 50%

Submission Turnitin

Unit Learning Outcomes You will demonstrate the following Unit Learning Outcomes on the successful completion of this task:

ULO1: Demonstrate engagement with a wide range of texts including literary, visual and multimedia texts and study literature that gives insights into Aboriginal, multicultural and childrens experiences, for example texts from Australia and childrens literature.

ULO2: Understand early language acquisition from 0-5 years and an introduction to related issues of child development

Task Description

This assessment requires you to prepare an individual academic presentation. You will demonstrate your understanding of one selected theory of early language development in young children and how childrens literature (select one quality childrens picture book) can be used to support childrens early literacy and language learning; and consider how you will scaffold young learners from diverse backgrounds (select one diverse factor to discuss). (For example, cultural/linguistic - EAL/D, gifted and talented, learning difficulty).

Rationale

The aim of this assessment is to allow you to demonstrate your critical understanding and knowledge of theories of early language development and learning. You will also demonstrate your knowledge of childrens literature and how it can be used to scaffold childrens language and literacy experiences as diverse learners. This assessment will see you use the skills that will be transferable to real life workplace like the ability to be responsive to change, to be inquiring and reflective in practice. You will develop a commitment to excellence in all scholarly and intellectual activities, including critical judgement.

Task Instructions

You will create a script of 1500 words (references are not included in the word count) taking into consideration the following points provided below. Then create an oral presentation (15 slides maximum), using the script, to be delivered via a PowerPoint (or similar application) that is a maximum of 10 minutes duration.

Select ONE theory of early language development and learning. Focus on language development of children aged between 0 to 5 years. (Select one age group to focus on in your presentation e.g., 4-year-olds).

Explain how the selected theory of language development is important for childrens development.

Explain and justify the importance of quality childrens literature for children from diverse backgrounds with consideration of factors that may impact upon childrens literacy and language development

Explain how quality childrens literature can be used to scaffold diverse childrens literacy and language development.

Task Submission Checklist

Upload your script to Turnitin with the powerpoint presentation link pasted in the script

Submit your final script and link to Assessment 1 Information and Submission Point in Blackboard and click the Turnitin submission link: Assessment 1.

To create the link to your PowerPoint - Go to your SCU OneDrive account and upload your powerpoint presentation:

The powerpoint should be saved with your name and unit code and uploaded to your SCU OneDrive Account folder. Then share its link by selecting People in Southern Cross University with the link.

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Paste the link of your presentation into your script then submit your script to Turnitin. (Ensure the link to your PowerPoint link is pasted at the top of your script).

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You will submit the script through Assessment 1 Turnitin submission link. You must label your submission with your surname and initials and the assessment name, e.g. SmithJ_Script ENGL1004

Steps:

Please read the assessment 2 marking criteria carefully.

Complete your script.

Complete your powerpoint presentation.

Check that the audio in your powerpoint works properly.

Upload your powerpoint to your SCU ONE DRIVE account then create a link to it.

Paste that link in your script. (Make sure the link is shared to SCU people!).

Submit your final script and presentation link to the Turn it In Submission point in

Assessment 1 (Paste your powerpoint link clearly at the top of your script).

Referencing Style

Students will need to provide 10 or more academic references (e.g. text books, or peer-reviewed scientific literature) at the end of their script (note that references are not included in the word count) and should adhere to APA7 SCU Library referencing guidesSpecial Consideration

Students wishing to request special consideration to extend the due date of an assessment task must submit a Request for Special Consideration form via their MyEnrolment page as early as possible and prior to the original due date for that assessment task, along with any accompanying documents, such as medical certificates.

Late Submissions & Penalties

In this section, outline the university policy regarding late submission and penalties. SCU policy states that:

Except when special consideration is awarded, late submission of assessment tasks will lead automatically to the imposition of a penalty. Penalties will be incurred as soon as the deadline is reached.

a penalty of 5% of the available marks will be deducted from the actual mark at one minute after the time listed in the due date

a further penalty of 5% of the available mark will be deducted from the actual mark achieved on each subsequent calendar day until the mark reaches zero.

Grades & Feedback

In this section, explain when and how students can view their grades and feedback for this assessment. e.g.

Assignments that have been submitted by the due date will receive an SCU grade, an originality report and written feedback. Grades and feedback will be posted to Grades & Feedback section on the Blackboard unit site. Please allow 7-working days for marks to be posted.

Academic Integrity

Academic Integrity means behaving with the values of honesty, fairness and respect in an academic setting. The main place students practise academic integrity is assignments and exams. You do this by submitting your own work for assessment. Please ensure you have read all the information below in the links and completed the academic integrity module and strictly adhere to academic integrity guidelines.

https://www.scu.edu.au/learning-zone/academic-integrity-and-turnitin/