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


 

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.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

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.

Field of Education:

 61700 Rehabilitation Therapies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Online  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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