Overview

In this topic students will examine the causes of learning difficulties in reading, writing and spelling. Students will develop skills in administration and interpretation of literacy assessments, in planning a teaching program, and selecting appropriate resources. Consideration will be given to a range of instructional strategies that may support development … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Aims

Through engaging in this topic participants will:

  • Be aware of current literacy research that informs curriculum development
  • Develop skills to carry out diagnostic assessments to determine literacy teaching and learning goals
  • Develop knowledge and skills to implement literacy intervention programs for students with learning difficulties

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
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Demonstrate understanding of key skills and knowledge needed for development of literacy
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Identify factors which may inhibit literacy development
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Demonstrate understanding of a range of effective, empirically-valid instructional strategies
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Identify appropriate technologies that support instructional planning and individualised instruction
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Administer a range of curriculum-based assessments to monitor students' progress and to identify supports and adaptations required for individuals with diverse learning needs to access the curriculum
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Plan an intervention program to meet the literacy learning needs of students with learning difficulties

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