Literacy

Programme Overview

Literacy has been highlighted as a priority in the Literacy and Numeracy for Learning and Life: The National Strategy to Improve Literacy and Numeracy among Children and Young People 2011-2020 (DES, 2011). ATU St Angelas has responded to this strategy through the development of a module on Literacy. This module will focus on developing an in-depth understanding of the concept of literacy. It will provide the participant with an overview of literacy, focusing in particular on the areas of reading and writing. It will also enable the participant to develop an understanding and knowledge of assessment procedures with regard to literacy and to critically appraise strategies and approaches to developing literacy. The module is delivered using online components as well as face-to-face workshops.

Please Note: We will not be accepting new applications for this module for the 2024-2025 academic year as the current module structure is undergoing a redesign. Applications will open for the 2025-2026 academic year when the new module has been developed. We will advertise the new programme in 2025 on our website and we look forward to welcoming new students for September 2025.

Applications and Selections

You can register your interest for the 2025 intake of this programme.

Requirements and Assessment

Continuous assessment will apply throughout the module. It will combine coursework on relevant aspects of Special Educational Needs with e-tivities, discussion boards, portfolio/project-based learning, literature reviews and case studies, which will be carried out within an appropriate educational context during the academic year. The concept of the ‘reflective practitioner’ will be a basic criterion permeating all forms of assessment.