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Support the development of reading skills

Support the development of reading skills

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCEDS305A
State Code
D2421
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/07/2012
Field of Education
070199 - Teacher Education, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
20/07/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
DescriptorThis unit is focuses on the role of the education support worker in providing assistance to students who need additional support with their reading
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify what readers do when they read
  • 1.1 Identify general skills and knowledge required by readers to make meaning of texts
  • 1.2 Identify various genres that may be read
  • 1.3 Identify reading process according to teacher-specified guidelines and the level of student abilities
  • 1.4 Identify the purposes for which readers read
2. Select appropriate texts for student readers
  • 2.1 Select texts for specific purposes according to criteria developed by teachers
  • 2.2 Select texts under teacher direction according to students' ability
3. Implement a reading support program
  • 3.1 Implement a reading program as directed by the teacher
  • 3.2 Use running records or other agreed systems to record students' reading as directed by the teacher
  • 3.3 Maintain student confidentiality at all times
4. Support student reading program
  • 4.1 Develop reading support strategies to meet individual student needs in consultation with teachers
  • 4.2 Implement support procedures for readers in accordance with reading program and teacher guidelines
  • 4.3 Support students' reading ability according to program guidelines and report progress regularly to teachers
  • 4.4 Use support procedures to encourage the development of self reliance in students
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG774 CHCEDS005 Support the development of literacy and oral language skills Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
J010 CHC30812 Certificate III in Education Support Qualification