Talk, Read and Write - Opportunities and Obstacles for Learning, part 2, 15 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Course offered for

• Special Needs Training Programme
• Special Needs Training Programme - Included in "Lärarlyftet"

Entry requirements

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

Applies to all courses regardless of grading scale.

• Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination.

If the course has a three-graded grading scale (U - VG), following applies:

• Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

The following applies to courses that include a compulsory component:

• If special circumstances prevail, and if it is possible with consideration of the nature of the compulsory component, the examiner may decide to replace the compulsory component with another equivalent component.

If the LiU coordinator for students with disabilities has granted a student the right to an adapted examination for a written examination in an examination hall, the student has the right to it.

If the coordinator has recommended for the student an adapted examination or alternative form of examination, the examiner may grant this if the examiner assesses that it is possible, based on consideration of the course objectives.  

An examiner may also decide that an adapted examination or alternative form of examination if the examiner assessed that special circumstances prevail, and the examiner assesses that it is possible while maintaining the objectives of the course.

Grades

Other 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 conducted in such a way that there are equal opportunities with regard to sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation and age.

If special circumstances prevail, the vice-chancellor may in a special decision specify the preconditions for temporary deviations from this course syllabus, and delegate the right to take such decisions.

About teaching and examination language

The teaching language is presented in the Overview tab for each course. The examination language relates to the teaching language as follows: 

• If teaching language is Swedish, the course as a whole or in large parts, is taught in Swedish. Please note that although teaching language is Swedish, parts of the course could be given in English. Examination language is Swedish.
• If teaching language is Swedish/English, the course as a whole will be taught in English if students without prior knowledge of the Swedish language participate. Examination language is Swedish or English (depending on teaching language).
• If teaching language is English, the course as a whole is taught in English. Examination language is English.

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