Literacy Theories and Frameworks
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Literacy Theories and Frameworks
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Course Code: MMAABS_07
Masters Level Module
This module aims to enable participants to examine, apply and evaluate theoretical frameworks for the analysis of written and spoken English and theories of language and literacy learning. We will explore linguistic features of English which underpin the teaching of literacy, analysing these in the context of the historical development of the language and its current use, and will apply these understandings to literacy learning and teaching. Participants will be invited to compare and evaluate approaches derived from different bodies of linguistic and pedagogic theory, particularly around the teaching and learning of reading and writing.We will ex…
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Course Code: MMAABS_07
Masters Level Module
This module aims to enable participants to examine, apply and
evaluate theoretical frameworks for the analysis of written and
spoken English and theories of language and literacy learning. We
will explore linguistic features of English which underpin the
teaching of literacy, analysing these in the context of the
historical development of the language and its current use, and
will apply these understandings to literacy learning and teaching.
Participants will be invited to compare and evaluate approaches
derived from different bodies of linguistic and pedagogic theory,
particularly around the teaching and learning of reading and
writing.We will examine the impact of new technologies on literacy
practices and the benefits and challenges of ICT based approaches
to learning. An overarching theme of the course will be the teacher
as co-researcher with adult learners. Participants will be asked to
research a particular approach to reading or writing development
and explore its theoretical underpinning. .The aim is to create and
maintain a stimulating and supportive learning community. The
module is available as a freestanding course
Related Programmes
Adult Literacy, Language and Numeracy MA
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