303075 (v.2) Language and Literacy 272 - Managing language disorders in the classroom

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Area:	School of Psychology
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	2.0
Laboratory:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Approaches to managing language disorder within the classroom. Developing oral language and literacy skills. Professional responsibilities. Collaborative approaches. Includes practical experience.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will demonstrate understanding of - Strategies for developing oral language skills in the classroom. The use of oral language in the development of literacy. The use of collaborative approaches to language development within the classroom.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Supplied during class.
Unit Texts:	Butler K. and Silliman R., (2002), Speaking, Reading and Writing in children with Language Learning Disabilities, Mahwah, Lawrence Erlbaum.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Parent/Teacher Resource 50%. Self Directed Learning Package 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y