ECA web watch (Early Childhood Australia Inc)

ECA web watch (Early Childhood Australia Inc)

The library is currently subscribing to this fortnightly e newsletter. Information and news is provided about issues, programs, events, policies and practices in early childhood. Links to authoritative web sites are available via the “Supporting best practice’ option and free subscriptions are available to ECA web watch . Archived copies of past issues are also available for viewing.

Students are also encouraged to browse the latest new titles listing for recent library purchases by the library.

DIGITAL MEDIA STUDENTS - Latest DG design network news now available

Log in www.dgdesignnetwork.com.au/dgdn/
(see library for latest password and details)
Features
· 2008 student design competition winners and calls for entries in 2009
· Online magazine No 130 now available
· Art and education study options
· A viewable ’Gallery space’ for inspiration
· Free downloads for members
· Online store options

Get a ‘Second life’-exploring educational uses of second life

This Access and General Education curriculum centre donated CDROM contains information and resources to assist teachers wishing to use the 3D virtual world ‘Second life’ as a teaching and learning tool. It has recently been added to the collection and can be found on the shelves at 006.8/GETA

Introduction to language terminology (3033J)

Here at your Library we have received a number of inquiries regarding this subject and what resources are available.

This module aims to enable the learners to identify and describe the major principles in first and second language acquisition using key linguistic terminology. On completion of this module the learner will be able to:

1. Identify and describe the stages and features of first language acquisition in spoken languages.

2. Identify and describe the stages and features of first language acquisition in signed languages.

3. Compare the stages and features of first language acquisition with second language acquisition.

4. Identify and apply definitions of bilingualism to the community.

5. Identify and describe linguistic terminology relating to the basic structures of language.

6. Outline linguistic terminology relating to semantics.

7. Explain the concept of iconicity and arbitrariness in language.

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