Representations of Speech Sounds.

The phonological processing deficit hypothesis maintains that children with reading difficulties have weak representations of speech sounds. 

Review evidence in support of this hypothesis and evaluate its sufficiency as an explanation of reading impairment.

Learning Outcome

Critically discuss issues in the development of key skills in young children, including language and reading abilities

1500 words

Introduction –    10% ish no more than 150 words

Conclusion – no less than 150 words

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1200 main body

Essentially this is a written debate where you are using your skill at reasoning, backed up by carefully selected evidence to make a case for and against an argument, or point out the advantages and disadvantages of a given context. Remember to arrive at a conclusion.

Investigate or examine by argument; sift and debate; give reasons for and against; examine the implications.

Weigh arguments for and against something, assessing the strength of the evidence on both sides. Use criteria to guide your assessment of which opinions, theories, models or items are preferable.

Give your verdict as to what extent a statement or findings within a piece of research are true, or to what extent you agree with them. Provide evidence taken from a wide range of sources which both agree with and contradict an argument. Come to a final conclusion, basing your decision on what you judge to be the most important factors and justify how you have made your choice.

1200 – 4 points x 300 words

1200 – 8 points x 150 words

1200 –   3 points x 400 words

Point – This makes me think about

Evidence -  Snowling. M.J. (2002) “xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”