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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Teachers will critically examine issues and research relating to theories of the reading process. The relationship between theoretical assumptions underlying current research in the teaching of reading will be addressed. Comprehension of text and related skills will be examined in terms of research into what constitutes effective teaching of reading. Critical evaluation of the latest research literature in the area will be undertaken, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and teaching practice. Teachers will apply their knowledge in practical situations and there will be scope for specialisation in specific areas of interest.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, practical experiences.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 40% |
| Project | Applied Assignment 2 | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 40% |
| Project | Applied Assignment 2 | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
Teachers will critically examine issues and research relating to theories of the reading process. The relationship between theoretical assumptions underlying current research in the teaching of reading will be addressed. Comprehension of text and related skills will be examined in terms of research into what constitutes effective teaching of reading. Critical evaluation of the latest research literature in the area will be undertaken, with emphasis on the relationship between theory and teaching practice. Teachers will apply their knowledge in practical situations and there will be scope for specialisation in specific areas of interest.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Lectures, workshops, practical experiences.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 40% |
| Project | Applied Assignment 2 | 60% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Assignment 1 | 40% |
| Project | Applied Assignment 2 | 60% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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