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Talk, Read and Write - Opportunities and Obstacles for Learning 2, 15 credits
Tala, läsa och skriva – möjligheter och hinder för lärande 2, 15 hp
948A04
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleCourse type
Programme courseExaminer
Anna-Lena E GustavssonDirector of studies or equivalent
Elisabeth AhlstrandECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
| Course offered for | Semester | Weeks | Language | Campus | ECV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L1YSS | Special Needs Training Programme, Language | 4 (Spring 2014) | 201404-201423 | Swedish | Linköping, Valla | C |
Main field of study
Special EducationCourse level
Second cycleAdvancement level
A1XCourse offered for
- Special Needs Training Programme, Language
Entry requirements
30 HE credits approved in the Special Teacher Education Programme or equivalent.Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the course, the student should:
- have advanced knowledge of both preventive actions and interventions regarding written language learning
- have advanced knowledge of reading and writing difficulties, causes and expressions
- have knowledge of second language acquisition
- have advanced knowledge of assessment and grading with focus on linguistic and written language proficiency
- be able to analyse and problematise obstacles to pupils' written language development
- demonstrate a high degree of awareness of didactic and methodical approaches and of the organisation and design of special support in reading and writing
- be able to analyse, problematise and evaluate interventions for pupils in need of special support in their reading and writing acquisition
Course content
Both possibilities for and obstacles to written language acquisition are studied in the course. Current research on reading and writing disabilities/dyslexia such as definitions, causes and consequences of these difficulties are in focus. Languages in other cultures and Swedish as second language are also highlighted. Learning environments, teaching arrangements, choice of methods and review and evaluation of teaching efforts are central in the course. Likewise, the individual's written language acquisition and development and development are focused in relation to the steering documents with intended learning outcomes, assessment and grading of the school.
During placement, the student should study and analyse approaches and methods used in teaching where special needs regarding written language support occur. Interventions, action programmes and collegial supervising conversations are studied.
Teaching and working methods
The teaching takes the form of field studies, literature studies, student active seminars, lectures and oral and written assignments, individually or in groups.
Examination
The course is examined through literature seminars, individual and group course/field assignments, and examination assignments. Both oral and written examinations may occur.
STN1 15 HE credits
Grades
Two-grade scale, U, GOther information
Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.Department
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