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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

D/503/5017

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This unit has 4 learning outcomes.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

1. Understand the significance of language change for literacy learners

1.1. Explain reasons for language change in both spoken and written English

1.2. Analyse recent changes in the use of spoken language at:

discourse level

phrase level

word level 1.3 Analyse changes in the use of written

language at:

text level

sentence level

word level 1.4 Analyse ways in which language change

can have an impact on literacy learners’ literacy and language development

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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

D/503/5017

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

2. Understand the significance of language variety for literacy learners

2.1. Analyse Standard English and other varieties of English in both spoken and written forms with reference to specific features including phonology, grammar and lexis

2.2. Analyse ways in which literacy and language use can vary according to context

2.3. Analyse ways in which language variety can have an impact on literacy learners’ literacy and language development

3. Understand the relationship between language and social processes

3.1. Analyse how individual speakers and writers choose varieties, registers and styles according to personal, social, political and cultural factors

3.2. Analyse how language is used in the formation, maintenance and transformation of power relations

3.3. Explain the role of existing literacy and language practices on literacy learners’ literacy and language development

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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

D/503/5017

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

The learner will:

The learner can:

4. Understand factors which influence literacy and language acquisition, learning and use

4.1. Analyse personal, social and cultural factors influencing literacy learners’ language acquisition, learning and use

4.2. Analyse the impact of a range of learning difficulties and disabilities on literacy and language learning and teaching

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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

D/503/5017

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Owner:

LSIS

Unit Grading Structure

PASS

Sector Subject Areas (SSA)

13.1 Teaching and Lecturing

Unit Review Date

31/12/2015

Availability for Use

Shared

Restricted organisations N/A

Assessment Guidance – mandatory

N/A

Equivalences

N/A

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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

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ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Specific Requirements for Assessment and delivery of this unit. ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION Centre devised assessment tasks should be approved by the internal or external verifier for the course before delivery takes place in order to ensure the assessment is fit for purpose and meets the standards required. Unit Summary This unit requires the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the field of literacy. They will explore the factors affecting language and literacy acquisition and demonstrate their ability to analyse some of the theories and principles underlying literacy learning and development. Indicative Content Delivery Requirements/Recommendations Dynamics and evolution of language e.g. development of different varieties of English, attitudes to different varieties of English and relation to standard English, variety of language forms, range of language function. Current theories of literacy learning and development e.g. memory and cognitive processing in language learning Theories and principles of language acquisition and bilingualism. Factors affecting language acquisition e.g. background, prior personal and educational experience, goals and aspirations, age, commitment and expectations. Social, cognitive and affective factors influencing literacy acquisition and development e.g. specific disabilities and learning difficulties that restrict language acquisition and development. Means by which language can be described and analysed.

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Unit Title: Literacy and the Learners Unit Level: Five Unit Credit Value: 15 GLH: 40 AIM Awards Unit Code: GB1/5/EA/013 Unique Reference Number:

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Role of literacy in enabling users to participate and gain access to social, economic, educational and employment opportunities.

Recommended Reading Crystal D (2003) The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of the English Language. Cambridge. Cambridge University Press Harmer J (2003) The Practice of English Language Teaching. London. Longman Reid G, Wearmouth J (2002) Dyslexia and Literacy – Theory and Practice. London. Wiley Schellekens P (2001) English Language as a Barrier to Employment. Training and Education. London. DfEE Wallace S (2005) Teaching and Supporting Learners in Further Education. (2nd Ed). Exeter. Learning Matters National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy www.nrdc.org.uk Literacy Trust www.literacytrust.org.uk