EDF5783 Using systems of support in literacy instruction and intervention
Faculty of Education
EDF5783 Using systems of support in literacy instruction and intervention is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2021. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Overview
This unit builds on your knowledge of systems of support for students with additional needs, by exploring the application of this approach to literacy instruction, intervention and assessment with a specific focus on reading. The unit explores the components of reading instruction and effective pedagogies as well as good practice for collecting data. The unit will focus on evidence-based practices, for teaching and assessing reading, for learners with disabilities. In the unit you will learn to collect and analyse data on literacy progress in order to identify students in need of more intensive intervention, and to evaluate the progress of students who have received intervention. You will also learn key skills for collaborating with students, families, educators and clinicians to support effective educational planning for students with disabilities.
Offerings in 2021
The 2021 handbook lists no offerings for EDF5783.
Assessment
- Annotated bibliography of a literacy strategy (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Student case study (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
demonstrate knowledge of effective reading instruction and assessment
- 2
synthesise and evaluate research on reading interventions
- 3
utilise knowledge regarding literacy support to interpret student reading assessment data
- 4
examine how students can be supported through school wide literacy intervention plans.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:
- 12 contact hours and 12 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester; or
- 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*
(b.) Additional requirements (all students):
- independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester.
*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.
For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Where it fits
EDF5783 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Janet Scull
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5783?
EDF5783 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF5783 offered?
EDF5783 has no offerings listed in the 2021 handbook.
How much work is EDF5783?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5783 have an exam?
No. EDF5783 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include EDF5783?
EDF5783 is part of Inclusive and special education.