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Learning Difficulties in Literacy (EDUC90195)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) - On Campus Semester 1 (Extended) - Online |
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Responsive teaching in literacy is critical not only for sustainable learning, but also for the social emotional wellbeing of diverse learners experiencing learning difficulties in reading and/or writing including dyslexia. Evidence-based assessment and intervention enables practitioners to meet diverse learners at their points of need and guides change for inclusive practices through Multi-Tiered Systems of Support.
This subject draws on contemporary theories and explanations of the impact of learning difficulties and disabilities on literacy and examines their underpinning assumptions and implications for assessment, instruction, intervention, engagement, and wellbeing of learners. Specifically, an explicit structured approach will be taken to building foundational skills of oral language, phonology (phonological and phonemic awareness), sound-symbol associations (phonics) as well as morphology, semantics (the structure, use and meaning of words), syntax (sentences) and discourse level processes across both reading and writing. Relevant diagnostic and instructional models are critiqued in terms of their theoretical bases, empirical support and implications for implementation. Knowledge will be applied through practical assessment tasks using a clinical teaching approach within their own settings and with their diverse learners. The subject concludes with strategies for implementing change at a broader level to more effectively meet the needs of learners experiencing literacy learning difficulties.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically analyse theories and explanations of literacy difficulties across diverse learners.
- Critically reflect on the characteristics of successful literacy instructional programs for learners who experience learning difficulties.
- Evaluate procedures for diagnosing and reporting literacy difficulties.
- Exhibit knowledge and skills in the administration, scoring, analysis and interpretation of formal assessments.
- Interpret formal and informal assessment data to develop and implement an evidence-based literacy program.
- Analyse a theory to practice gap and draw on research to justify and communicate an evidence-based response.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Reflection on audit of current literacy practices
| Early semester | 10% |
Position paper on a literacy theory to practice gap
| Mid semester | 40% |
Written report on literacy Intervention for students with literacy difficulties
| During the examination period | 50% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended) - On Campus
Coordinator Sharon Klieve Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 17 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are expected to engage with materials on the LMS Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 24 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 1 (Extended) - Online
Coordinator Sharon Klieve Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours of online lectures and seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 17 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students are expected to engage with materials on the LMS Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 1 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 24 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
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Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Learning Intervention Course Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning Difficulties) Course Master of Learning Intervention Specialisation (formal) Deaf Education Specialisation (formal) Disability Specialisation (formal) Learning Difficulties - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Last updated: 10 February 2024