| Module Title |
Understanding Dyslexia |
| Module Code |
ISE1017 (ITS: SI422) |
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Faculty |
DCU Institute of Education |
School |
Inclusive & Special Education |
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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Description
This module will examine current research on dyslexia in relation to how dyslexia is conceptualised and identified, and explore key concepts surrounding this learning difficulty. It will provide recommendations for effective instruction appropriate to students with dyslexia, identify evidence-based teaching strategies, and examine other supports beyond specific literacy instruction.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Discuss and evaluate, with reference to the literature, key issues and debates around dyslexia
2. Apply knowledge and understanding of dyslexia and evidence-based intervention for students with dyslexia when consulting collaboratively with parents, colleagues and other professionals
3. Identify appropriate diagnostic literacy assessments to support the development of individual learning profiles for students with dyslexia
4. Make the necessary modifications to curriculum and instruction appropriate to the needs of students with dyslexia
5. Select appropriate instructional strategies for building specific literacy skills in students with dyslexia.
6. Describe the principles and techniques of effective instruction for the student with dyslexia.
7. Evaluate specific programmes, in terms of their evidence base, devised for students with dyslexia
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| Workload | Full time hours per semester | | Type | Hours | Description |
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| Lecture | 4 | live lectures | | Independent Study | 96 | Reading and assignment preparation | | Online activity | 25 | Online learning activities |
| Total Workload: 125 |
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| Section Breakdown | | CRN | 20558 | Part of Term | Semester 2 | | Coursework | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% | | Grade Scale | 40PASS | Pass Both Elements | N | | Resit Category | RC1 | Best Mark | N | | Module Co-ordinator | Sylwia Kazmierczak-Murray | Module Teacher | Aoife Brennan |
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| Assessment Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Assignment | Written paper | 100% | Week 10 | | Completion of online activity | Online learning activities | 0% | Week 10 |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
RC1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module.
RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None |
| Compatibles |
None |
| Incompatibles |
None |
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All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
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Indicative Reading List
Books:
- Birsh, J. R.: 2011, Multisensory teaching of basic language skills (, Brookes Baltimore, MD.,
- McKay, N.: 2012, Removing Dyslexia as a Barrier to Achievement. The Dyslexia friendly schools toolkit, Wakefield, Yorks.: SEN Marketing,
- Reid, G., Fawcett, A., Manis, F., & Siegel, L: 2008, The Sage handbook of dyslexia., Sage, London,
- Reid, G.: 2016, Dyslexia: A practitioner's handbook, Chichester: Wiley Blackwell.,
Articles:
- Department of Education and Science: 2001, Report of the Task Force on Dyslexia, http://www.sess.ie/sites/default/files/Dyslexia_Task_Force_Report_0.pdf, 522620
- 2015: A Word-Study Approach to Coteaching for Spelling, LEARN, Journal of Irish Learning Support Association, 37, 76-90., 522621, 1
- Evidence-based Interventions for Reading and Language Difficulties: Creating a Virtuous Circle: British Journal of Educational Psychology (81) 1-23., 522622, 1, Stanovich, K. E.
- Reading Research Quarterly, 21, 360-407.:
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Other Resources
- 1: Research Report, Rose, J., 2009, Identifying and teaching children and young people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties,
- 419263: 1, Website, NCSE, National Council for Special Education,
- www.ncse.ie: 419264, 1, Website, The Dyslexia Association of Ireland, DAI website
- : http://www.dyslexia.ie/: 419265, 1, Website, British Dyslexia Association, BDA website
- http://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/:
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