EDEM618-13S2 (C) Semester Two 2013
Dyslexia: Identification and Intervention

Description

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, the student should

• have a good understanding of the concept of dyslexia and related learning difficulties, including historical and current perspectives

• be familiar with theoretical viewpoints about dyslexia and its remediation

• understand how research work can be applied to the teaching context – such as the relationship between literacy theory and special education practice

• recognise the potential association between assessment practice and appropriate intervention

• be able to assess critically both theoretical and practical work in the field of dyslexia

• be able to produce a in-depth discussion of at least one special topic in the field of dyslexia

Pre-requisites

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Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

Grading Scale

Grade    GPA      Marks

A+       9      90 – 100
A        8      85 – 89
A-       7      80 – 84
B+       6      75 – 79
B        5      70 – 74
B-       4      65 – 69
C+       3      60 – 64
C        2      55 – 59
C-       1      50 – 54
D        0      40 – 49
E       -1       0 – 39

Attendance

Attendance at lecture sessions are expected but not compulsory – however, it is up to the student to catch-up on the work missed during a lecture session

Evaluation

Students will be given the opportunity to formally evaluate the course via the University course evaluation system. Students will also be encouraged to provide informal feedback during the course.

Grade moderation

As part of its commitment to offer high quality courses, the School undertakes moderation processes to ensure that assessment is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable. It is also a process for ensuring the consistency of assessment.
A sample of your work may be used as part of the internal and external moderation process.
As a rule, all grades below C will be moderated.

Late submission of work

By negotiation with lecturer

Requests for extensions

By negotiation with lecturer

Resubmissions

Normally, in cases where work does not meet the expected criteria (ie, it has received a fail mark), students will have the opportunity to resubmit an assignment once to demonstrate that they have met the expected standard. Students should ensure they understand the feedback from their lecturer and should seek help and advice before making a resubmission. Resubmitted work will not be eligible for additional credit points towards higher grades. The normal time given for resubmissions will be one week but this should be discussed with the lecturer.

Aegrotat considerations

Aegrotat considerations (students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.)

Where to submit and collect work

Either the lecturer john.everatt@canterbury.ac.nz
or
On campus  submitted with a cover sheet to the Assignments Room in Ōrakipaoa, accessed from the back doors closest to The Collective (the USCA Cafe), by 5.00pm on or before the due date. Hours of operation are 11am-2pm weekdays. For dropping off assignments outside these hours, please use the drop boxes placed at the back entrance to Ōrakipaoa.
Pick up Arrangements: It is your responsibility to pick each assignment up from the Academic Services Team. Lecturers will not follow up on resubmits and fails. This is your responsibility.

For further information see School of Teacher Education on the department and colleges page.