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EDUC6263

Psychology of Reading and Writing and Educational Practice

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 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.
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
Replacing Course(s)
NA
Transition
NA
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 2 40% 2000 words
Students are required to prepare a literature review to critically analyse a current literacy issue.
Essays / Written Assignments
Assessment Item 3 40% 2000 words
Students are required to apply their understanding of literacy acquisition and development to assess the needs of an individual student to design a programme tailored to meet those needs
Other: (please specify)
Assessment Item 1 20% 1000 words
Students will be required to respond to a selection of literacy issues identified in the current research literature
Contact Hours
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EDUC6263