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THE USE OF JUMPSTARTING LITERACY AND NUMERACY STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT LEARNING IN THE MODERN CLASSROOM

Module code: EDF498
Credits: 2.5
Semester: 2
Department: FROEBEL EDUCATION
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	Overview
	This module looks at the exciting benefits of using the Jumpstarting Literacy and Numeracy strategies, particularly mental imagery, for all children in the modern classroom. It explores how anxiety affects both teacher�s & children�s performance and looks at simple and effective strategies to overcome it. It looks at how these strategies help create a calm and focused learning environment. It also looks at how Dyslexia and Dyscalculia affects children�s learning. It explains how to explore the challenges around learning difficulties and how mental imagery can assist in overcoming, or at least minimising their effects, by using strategies that complement what is already being used, rather than replacing teaching methods that are already working.

Overview

This module looks at the exciting benefits of using the Jumpstarting Literacy and Numeracy strategies, particularly mental imagery, for all children in the modern classroom. It explores how anxiety affects both teacher�s & children�s performance and looks at simple and effective strategies to overcome it. It looks at how these strategies help create a calm and focused learning environment.

It also looks at how Dyslexia and Dyscalculia affects children�s learning. It explains how to explore the challenges around learning difficulties and how mental imagery can assist in overcoming, or at least minimising their effects, by using strategies that complement what is already being used, rather than replacing teaching methods that are already working.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Use Jumpstarting Literacy and Numeracy strategies to boost children�s learning in the areas of spelling, reading comprehension, multiplication, division & problem solving. Have an understanding of the effects of anxiety on children�s learning and to use strategies to control it. Use grounding to create a calm learning environment Assess left or right eye dominance Use positive language to boost confidence & self-esteem. Develop strategies to plan S.E.T. for children with Specific Learning Difficulties as both a mainstream and Special Education Teacher.

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes

	Additional Reading
	Additional Reading: Hickmott, Olive(2012) Bridges to Success:Empowering Learning Hickmott, O., Montie,P. & Haboubi, S. (2015) Empowering Learnng: Discover How Mental Imagery can Accelerate the Ability to Learn Hickmott, O., Montie,P. & Haboubi, S. (2018) Jumpstarting Word and Number Skills by Sara Haboubi, Olive Hickmott & Paula Montie Glezer, L.S., Kim, J., Rule, J., Jiang, X., & Riesenhuber M. (2007) Adding Words to the Brain�s Visual Dictionary: Novel Word Learning Selectively Sharpens Orthographic Representations in the VWFA Department of Neuroscience, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia Nestor, J. (2020) Breath: A New Science of a Lost Art: Riverhead Books Knight, S. (2009)NLP at Work: The Essence of Excellence: Nicholas Brealey Publishing

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