Relating theoretical and methodological perspectives to practice in the context of dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences and barriers to literacy

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 7
Unit No:
A/617/4663
Credits:
20
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Aim

Unit 6. In this unit candidates will carry out action research relating to complex issues and barriers to learning arising out of their practice in working with learners displaying dyslexia and/or other specific learning differences. They will plan, implement and critically evaluate appropriate actions.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Be able to conceptualise complex issues arising from own professional practice as a focus for further investigation.

Reflective practice, may include for example:

  • specific learning differences masked by otherinfluences (e.g.EAL)
  • profound difficulties with number
  • emotional difficulties associated withSpLD.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Critically analyse own area of work in relation to complex issues

  • 1.2

    Justify prioritisation of issues identified.

2

Understand different theoretical and methodological perspectives and how they affect the area of study or work.

  • Literature review
  • Technologies
  • Resources
  • Assessment methods.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Critically evaluate literature/information relating to issues identified in own practice.

3

Be able to develop strategies to address complex issues.

  • Resources available
  • Expertise available.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Identify potential solutions.

  • 3.2

    Assess feasibility of solutions.

  • 3.3

    Justify proposed solutions.

4

Be able to manage the implementation of planned strategies.

  • Environment, resources (e.g.IT)
  • Observation, records, products, i.e. obtaining/ recording feedback.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Manage discussions on planned strategies.

  • 4.2

    Identify how to monitor progress of planned strategies.

  • 4.3

    Implement monitoring processes for planned strategies.

  • 4.4

    Review results/feedback from monitoring processes adopted.

5

Be able to evaluate effectiveness of own practice in responding to complex issues.

  • What may have been done differently i.e. lessons learned
  • Show how research has or has not been used to support own practice
  • Identify adaptations made to own practice as theoretical knowledge and understanding develops
  • Make links between own practice and references in the literature.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    Critically evaluate solutions adopted.

  • 5.2

    Critically reflect upon own effectiveness as a practitioner responding to complex issues.