Postgraduate Course: Specific Learning Difficulties: Dyslexia (EDUA11064)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This module introduces the concept of specific learning difficulties as an umbrella term to cover a range of specific difficulties. The module then examines issues relating to the specific learning difficulty of Dyslexia. It is important that professionals are aware of recent research in this area and of the nature of difficulties experienced by dyslexic students. The module therefore seeks to broaden awareness of perspectives thus enabling teachers to identify and support young people with this specific learning difficulty. The process of assessment is of critical importance in ensuring appropriate support for dyslexic pupils. This module will therefore provide theoretical knowledge and practical competence in assessment thus enabling participants to critically examine and apply this knowledge.
Appropriate and effective teaching and learning approaches and the importance of working in collaboration with parents and other professionals will also be discussed. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this module course members will:
(i) be familiar with recent research in the area of specific learning difficulties.
(ii) have an appreciation of the nature of dyslexia
(iii) be able to identify dyslexic pupils and have a critical awareness of theoretical and practical aspects of assessment.
(iv) be familiar with specific teaching and learning approaches which can facilitate access to the curriculum |
Assessment Information
| Written assignment of 4,000 words |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Pamela Deponio
Tel: (0131 6)51 6232
Email: Pamela.Deponio@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Lorraine Denholm
Tel: (0131 6)51 6433
Email: lorraine.denholm@ed.ac.uk |
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