EMS712 - Literacy, Numeracy and Multi-Tier Systems of Supports (MTSS) Across the Curriculum
| Year: | 2026 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online From 2027: Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Online Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | Students must be enrolled in E737, E763, E779, D303 or D304 |
| Prerequisite: | D303 or D304 course students must have passed 24 credit points of study at levels 1, 2 & 3 with a minimum WAM of 60% E763 students: Successful completion of EMS711 and successful completion of at least one Method 1A or 1B unit E779 students: Successful completion of EMS711 E737 students: Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | EDU204 |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the trimester undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 3-hour on-campus seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks (weeks TBA) |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 1 x 3-hour online seminar per week in non-placement teaching weeks (weeks TBA) |
| In-person attendance requirements: | Students who are completing professional experience (placements) are not required to attend lectures or scheduled synchronous sessions during their professional experience (placement). For the most up-to-date advice regarding your professional experience (placement) please see here. |
Content
This unit provides a critical and advanced examination of evidence-based research in literacy, numeracy, and learning development, with a particular emphasis on diverse learners. Students will engage with research on the importance of explicit instruction for literacy, and early-reading development, and research on the importance of explicit instruction for numeracy. Through this unit students will engage with explicit literacy and numeracy instruction across disciplines and investigate and apply strategies for incorporating this explicit instruction into their planning across the curriculum.
Students will engage with contemporary research to evaluate and apply effective methodologies for enhancing literacy and numeracy engagement. The unit examines approaches to data collection and analysis, considering how empirical evidence informs policy development and the creation of evidence-based teaching strategies. A key aspect of this unit is the integration of Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS), which provides a structured framework for delivering differentiated instruction and intervention at increasing levels of intensity based on student need.
A particular focus is placed on applying research-driven strategies within specialist subject areas, particularly in the middle and later years of education. Students will conduct a comprehensive audit of teaching methodologies designed to support literacy and numeracy development, critically assessing their efficacy in diverse educational settings. The implementation of MTSS within this context ensures that students can effectively identify, support, and monitor learners across various tiers of intervention, from universal instruction to targeted and intensive support.
Through rigorous analysis and practical application, this unit ensures that students acquire the expertise required to make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance literacy and numeracy outcomes. Graduates of this unit will be equipped with the competencies necessary to contribute to the ongoing improvement of educational practices and policies, fostering inclusive and effective learning environments that respond to the diverse needs of all learners.
Unit fee information
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Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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