Area: | School of Psychology |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Individual Study: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Examination of research in the field of spelling development and disorders, with a particular focus on children with speech and language impairments. Applications of theory to practice. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed an understanding of the key aspects of language that underlie spelling development. Developed an insight into how the spelling system is organised. Developed an understanding of how most children learn to spell. Studied models of spelling development and the spelling process. Critically evaluated methods used to assess spelling accuracy. Developed a battery of assessment tools useful for the investigation of spelling ability. Criticallyevaluated methods used to resolve spelling disorders. Developed strong teaching strategies to apply to spelling instruction. Related the theoretical literature to professional and clinical practice. |
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: | As this unit is only offered externally, all required readings are included in the provided reader. |
Unit Texts: | Moats L.C., (1995), Spelling, Development, Disability and Instruction, Baltimore, York Press, Distance Educational Reader. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | A selection of assignments (minimum of 3) 100%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 61707 Speech Pathology | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | | | Y | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | | | Y |
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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