The following topics are addressed in the course:

Philosophy

• Theories of group dynamic, five aspects of basic reading, mediated learning instead of direct instruction

Intervention

• Practical applications of the theories and instructional techniques

Assessment

• Gathering of pre- and post- data

Objectives

This course will equip the educational therapist to:

• Identify and assess student needs in basic reading and utilise the Rx for Reading model to teach reading skills to students
• Communicate an understanding of the differences between group and individualised interventions
• Demonstrate an ability to work with groups of students in the teaching of reading skills
• Communicate the theories of mediated learning in a group setting
• Design a plan for group implementation that would meet the learning needs of a specific group of students