• Semester 2 (External)

Synopsis

Inadequate  readers  encounter  grave  difficulties  in  coping  in  a
'reading  based'  society. It is essential that  at  risk  readers  be
promptly   identified  and  that  early  intervention  programmes   be
implemented.   The  expertise  of  the  classroom   teacher   in   the
identification  and remediation of children with reading  difficulties
is deemed to be a critical factor in the prevention of serious reading
disabilities.  This unit focusses on the teaching of children  with  a
specific learning disability in reading. The emphasis is on assessment
and diagnosis of problem readers and on the structuring of appropriate
intervention programmes.

Note:  Students will require access to a classroom for  completion  of
this unit.