Postgraduate Course: Specific Learning Difficulties: Dyslexia (SpLD1) (EDUA11235)
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 |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is designed for all teachers and professionals who support children in their learning. It will provide opportunities for participants to critically explore theoretical aspects of dyslexia and examine and analyse recent research in this area. The course seeks to broaden awareness of perspectives thus enabling professionals to identify and support young people with this specific learning difficulty through examination of the curriculum and consideration of more flexible curricular arrangements. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 24,
Online Activities 8,
Feedback/Feedforward Hours 8,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
156 )
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will have:
&· demonstrated critical knowledge and understanding in the area of dyslexia;
&· developed a critical understanding of the nature of specific learning difficulties and appreciate the complexities of identification in relation to co-occurring specific difficulties;
&· undertaken a detailed examination of the theoretical perspectives of specific learning difficulties;
&· analysed the role of the curriculum as a possible barrier to learning.
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Assessment Information
Discuss current theoretical issues relating to the field of dyslexia and provide a critical detailed analysis of the assessment process in your country. Consider within school barriers to learning and discuss ways in which inclusive learning and teaching approaches can be selected to support a learner with dyslexia. You should contextualise your response.
This response may take the form of a 4,000 word report or a voiced Powerpoint presentation.
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | specific learning difficulties, dyslexia |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Ms Pamela Deponio
Tel: (0131 6)51 6232
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Course secretary | Mrs Susan Scott
Tel: (0131 6)51 6573
Email: |
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