Course Description
Explores the historical and current understandings of dyslexia and the resulting impact on assessment, instruction, and policy. The aim of this course is to examine multiple aspects of dyslexia so that students can engage with parents, children, teachers, and the general public in informed and sensitive ways.
Athena Title
Social Cultural Perspective Dy
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in LLED 7325
Prerequisite
LLED 6010 or LLED 6010E or permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Not offered on a regular basis.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
As a result of this course, students will understand: 1) historic underpinnings of dyslexia 2) current definitions and issues of defining dyslexia 3) the role of phonological awareness in dyslexia 4) the current affordances and limitations of neurological research 5) current instructional strategies and issues
Topical Outline
I. Challenges in defining dyslexia II. Cognitive aspects of dyslexia III. Affordances and limitations of current neurological research IV. Instructional approaches V. Current legislation and policy
Syllabus
Public CV