Critical reading of (recent) research into learning problems and impairments.
Development of scientific reasoning.
Replication of a small study of mathematics or reading.
Presenting a small scale study.
Achievement levels: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
NB The language of instruction will be Dutch unless English-speaking students participate.
Coordinator
Ms. dr. T. M. de Jong & ms. prof. dr. A. G. Bus.
Doel en inhoud
Critical reading of (recent) research into learning problems and impairments.
Development of scientific reasoning.
Replication of a small study of mathematics or reading.
Presenting a small scale study.
Achievement levels: 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18.
NB The language of instruction will be Dutch unless English-speaking students participate.
Onderwijsvormen
This course provides an interdisciplinary view plus unique balance between theory, diagnosis, and teaching strategies, including case studies. Students study recent research published in main journals (e.g., Journal of Educational Psychology, Reading Research Quarterly, Developmental Psychology or Journal of Learning Disabilities) and carry out case studies. Attendance of all classroom sessions is obligatory.
The selection of research papers includes traditional themes related to learning problems (dyslexia, dyscalculia) but adds coverage on at risk preschool children, language delayed children, teacher as collaborative consultant, meaning based approaches to reading, attention deficit disorders, using computers to enhance learning, social interaction and learning, and other high-interest current topics in the field.
Students are expected to reflect critically on scientific literature and on their scientific behavior, to determine one’s position based on transparant scientific reasoning.
Literatuur
Papers recently published in peer reviewed journals such as: Child Development, Journal of Educational Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Reading Research Quarterly.
(Chapters of) textbooks reflecting current scientific reasoning about learning problems such as (small chances are possible, see Blackboard!):
Snowling, M.J. (2000). Dyslexia. Oxford, UK: Blackwell.
Tomasello, M. (1999). The cultural origins of human cognition. London: Harvard University Press.
Toetsing
Based on: written reviews, small-scale replication of an experiment and a test.
Rooster
Inschrijving
U-Twist registration is a requirement for ALL courses and exams.
The deadline for course registration is 2 weeks before the first class; the deadline for exam registration is 1 week before the exam.
Attendance without registration is forbidden!