This module focuses on developing an in-depth understanding of the concept of literacy. The module provides the participant with an overview of literacy, focusing in particular on the areas of reading and writing, providing the student with an understanding of current innovative research in these areas. It enables the student to develop an understanding and knowledge of literacy assessment procedures and to critically appraise strategies and approaches to developing literacy.

1. Critically evaluate the concept of literacy including theoretical and conceptual understandings of literacy, including digital literacy

2. Critically appraise policies, documents, reports and guidelines which are relevant to literacy practice

3. Critically reflect on factors which influence productive disposition with regard to literacy

4. Critique assessment procedures in relation to literacy (reading and writing)

5. Critically analyse a range of evidence-based literacy interventions and strategies in the area of reading and writing

6. Critically appraise whole school/centre issues relevant to literacy

This module focuses on developing the knowledge and skills required for supporting learners with specific learning difficulties (SLDs) and is underpinned by national and international trends and perspectives in SLDs. It addresses the needs of learners experiencing communication, speech and language difficulties and dyslexia, providing the student with an understanding of the most recent research information in relation to the nature and assessment of SLDs, and the intervention approaches suitable for learners with these difficulties.

1. Critically evaluate theoretical and conceptual understandings of SLDs (Communication, Speech and Language and Dyslexia) and their implications for policy and practice

2. Appraise the historical context, current legislation, conventions, policies, documents, reports and guidelines which are relevant to practice

3. Determine the diversity across the continuum of SLDs and the implications for practice

4. Appraise SLD causes and factors contributing to additional learning needs arising from individual differences, social and school environments

5. Critique identification and assessment procedures in relation to SLDs (Communication, Speech and Language and Dyslexia)

6. Critically analyse a range of evidence-based interventions suitable for use with learners with SLDs (Communication, Speech and Language and Dyslexia)

This module focuses on developing the knowledge and skills required for supporting learners with specific learning difficulties (SLDs). It addresses the needs of learners experiencing Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/Development Coordination Disorder, providing the student participant with an understanding of the most recent research information in relation to the nature, assessment and some of the intervention approaches suitable for learners with these difficulties. The module is underpinned by national and international trends and perspectives in SLDs.

1. Critically evaluate theoretical understandings of SLDs (Dyscalculia, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Dyspraxia/development coordination disorder) and their implications for policy and practice

2. Appraise the historical context, current legislation, conventions, policies, documents, reports, and guidelines which are relevant to practice

3. Determine the diversity across the continuum of SLDs and the implications for practice

4. Appraise SLD causes and factors contributing to additional learning needs arising from individual differences, social and school environments

5. Appraise the identification and assessment procedures in relation to SLDs (Dyscalculia, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Dyspraxia/development coordination disorder)

6. Critique a range of evidence-based interventions suitable for use with individuals with SLDs (Dyscalculia, Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and Dyspraxia/development coordination disorder)

This module will focus on developing initial research knowledge and skills. The module will provide the participant with an overview of research, knowledge of data collection methods as well as an understanding of approaches of data analysis. The concept of research is explored, and consideration will be given to quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods of research.

1. Critically discuss the concept of research.

2. Critically appraise research concepts such as Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed Methods, Validity, Reliability, primary sources, Variable, Experimental Hypothesis and Controls

3. Critically evaluate ethical considerations when conducting educational research

4. Critically explore questionnaires, interviews and observations as instruments in primary data collection

5. Critically explore experiments, tests, and scales as approaches in primary data collection

6. Critically evaluate approaches to data analyses