Talk, Read and Write - Opportunities and Obstacles for Learning 1, 15 credits

Main field of study

Course level

Advancement level

Course offered for

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

Entry requirements

15 HE credits passed on the Special Teacher Education Programme or equivalent.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should:
- have advanced knowledge of the linguistic and conceptual development of children and pupils
- have advanced knowledge of reading and writing acquisition and reading and writing processes
- have advanced knowledge of possibilities and obstacles for written language development
- be able to analyse and problematise pupils' skills and proficiency development of written language
- be able to demonstrate high awareness of different didactic and methodical approaches to learning and teaching

Course content

The course is initiated by studies of learning theories and the importance of learning environments for children's and pupils' development and learning. Thereafter, knowledge of linguistic and conceptual development is highlighted. Research-based knowledge of the relationship between speech, language and thinking and different theories of linguistic and conceptual development are central contents. Definitions of and theoretical models for reading and writing are also studied. Current research on reading and writing acquisition is studied, along with approaches to and teaching methods for written language acquisition. Mapping, assessment and interpretation of results regarding linguistic and written proficiencies are also studied.

A holistic perspective on linguistic and written development and learning is the starting point for developing an understanding of the complicated interaction between different factors that influence the development and learning of individuals.

During placement, the student should study and analyse approaches and methods occurring in teaching where linguistic and written proficiencies are in focus.

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.

If the course is a VfU course, the following applies:

• Examination of applied social and didactic abilities is limited to three (3) occasions.

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 carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

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