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023823 Special Education 3: Educating Students who have Difficulties with Written Text

6cp
Undergraduate

This subject examines ways in which teachers can support and assist students who have difficulty in understanding their school texts and school writing tasks. Strategies for increasing comprehension, and their applicability to classroom situations, are investigated. The effectiveness of various approaches to facilitating writing is evaluated and attention is given to both upper primary and high school reading and writing, with an emphasis on non-fiction content areas.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $520.25
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,000.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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