EDUC6263
Psychology of Reading and Writing and Educational Practice
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011
This course explores a range of theories to explain how reading and writing develop. The course will encourage students to challenge a number of popular perspectives and consider the implications for practice.
| Objectives | This course provides students with the opportunity to: 1. develop a critical understanding of theories of literacy acquisition; 2. explore their instructional implications; and 3. apply their understanding of literacy development to assess literacy issues and design a programme tailored to the individual students' needs in an educational context. |
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| Content | The following list indicates indicative course content: Theories of literacy acquisition and development Critiquing theories of literacy development Diversity in development of reading and writing literacy Approaches to reading and writing instruction and promoting reading and writing development |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |