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Investigate and demonstrate critical understanding of theoretical perspectives and research on specific learning difficulties/dyslexia

Understanding difficulties in literacy development and dyslexia.

Assignment 2: Investigating current research on dyslexia (maximum 3000 words)

The assignment should be no more than 3000 words long. It accounts for 30% of your overall grade for this Unit.

The objectives of this assignment are to:

• investigate and demonstrate critical understanding of theoretical perspectives and research on specific learning difficulties/dyslexia; 

• critically appraise this research and its relevance for teaching and learning.

This assignment is based on a study of the following sections of the Unit Guide and its associated readings: Part 4.

To meet these objectives you must:

• Discuss, compare and evaluate views of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties related to important research studies, both past and recent.

• Relate your discussion to practice in your educational institution, and elsewhere if relevant.

 Learning outcomes

The learning outcomes against which Assignment 2 will be assessed are that you can:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of techniques applicable to research into issues associated with literacy difficulties, including dyslexia, or advanced scholarship in this area;

• Evaluate critically current research and advanced scholarship in the area of literacy difficulties and dyslexia.

Assessment criteria

The assessment criteria are that you have demonstrated your ability to:

• Investigate, and demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of, current theories of specific learning difficulties/dyslexia together with the research techniques that were used in the various studies.

• Critically appraise the research and its relevance for teaching and learning