Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC3026

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course introduces students to issues, policies and practices relating to the provision of effective inclusive education that meets the diverse learning needs of all students, including those with disabilities and difficulties in learning. During the course students will develop the skills required for collaborating with families and other professionals, for assessing and monitoring student learning, and for making reasonable adjustments so that all students have access to learning.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024
  • Semester 2 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify and discuss issues, attitudes and concepts relevant to the education of students with diverse needs within the social context of the school;

2. Demonstrate knowledge of legislation, educational policies and provisions as well as syllabus documents relating to students with diverse needs including those with a disability;

3. Utilise a range of teaching and learning practices designed to maximise the social and learning experiences of students with diverse needs in primary and secondary settings; and

4. Develop understanding of the role of families in supporting a child with a disability and the role of the teacher as a collaborative participant in developing effective educational programs.


Content

  • Diverse needs and inclusive practices
  • Legislation, policy and educational services in NSW schools.
  • Planning effective teaching strategies
  • Implementing reasonable adjustments to meet specific learning needs
  • Understanding learning difficulties
  • Developing literacy and numeracy skills- Using assessment and monitoring procedures for responsive decision making
  • Development of skills for collaborating with families and other professionals
  • Encouraging positive interactions
  • Transitions
  • Resources to support inclusion

Requisites

Enrolment in this course is dependent on meeting the teacher education admission milestone of successful completion of

- Three HSC band 5s (including one in English) or

- 80 units of UoN courses or

- Regulatory authority approved comparable pathways

Teacher Education Milestone


Assumed knowledge

Successful completion of 160 units of study in the undergraduate teacher education program.


Assessment items

Presentation: Presentation

Practical Demonstration: SimSchool modules

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Studies


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline