Barries to learning (3.5cr)

Objective

At the successful completion of the course, the student candescribe specific learning difficulties, intellectual disabilityand giftedness. She/he can identify the causes of barriers tolearning and theoretical approaches that underpin ourunderstandings of these barriers. She/he can explain howmulticultural aspects, specific learning difficulties, intellectualdisability and giftedness are connected with learning, andunderstands how different pedagogical approaches can be used tosupport the diverse needs of learners.

Content

The course consists of an exploration of barriers to learningand dimension of intelligence through a literacy review.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

5 - 1 / fail

Materials

More literature information and extra material
Literature assignment to be agreed with the course leader.
 
Literacy
1.  Swanson, H.L., Harris, K.R. & Graham, S. (eds)2003. Handbook of learning disabilities. New York: The GuilfordPress. (available on EBrary).
2. Glynn, T., Wearmouth, J. & Berryman, M. 2005. SupportingStudents with Literacy Difficulties. Maidenhead: Open UniversityPress, McGraw-Hill Education. (available on EBrary)
3. Harris, J.C. 2006. Intellectual Disability: Understanding itsDevelopment, Causes, Classification, Evaluation, and Treatment. NewYork: Oxford University Press. (available on EBrary)
4. Sternberg, R.J. (ed) 2004. International Handbook ofIntelligence. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. (available onEbrary)

Execution methods

Independent studies.

Accomplishment methods

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