EDUC4002

Meet Spec. Needs in Diverse Social & Educ. Context

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 1, Trimester 1
Ourimbah Semester 1, Trimester 1
Port Macquarie Nth Coast Inst Semester 1

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

This course will develop knowledge of school and systemic contexts which impact upon service delivery in special education. Specifically, students will examine the range of settings for special education, ethical legal and interpersonal issues which must be considered, and the range of curriculum content available to students with special educational needs in diverse contexts.

Objectives *discuss the various contexts for special education and the various legal ethical and interpersonal issues which impact on special education provisions in these settings
*identify and discuss curriculum options across primary and secondary KLAs as they pertain to students with special needs
*relate this curriculum diversity to the programming and teaching models introduced in accompanying special education course
Content . What is Special Education?
. Legislation and policies in special education
. Professional ethics
. Definition, labeling and enrolment
. Curriculum Issues: overview of special education in the KLA framework
. Stages 1-3 curriculum issues
. Stages 4-6 curriculum issues
. Alternative curriculum and assessment
. Health and safety issues
. Controversial issues
. Transitions and community services
. Interpersonal skills and communication
Replacing Course(s) EDUC4062 which was a 5 unit course
Transition All new students from 2003 will enrol in the course rather than EDUC4062.
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge EDUC3026
Modes of Delivery Flexible Delivery / Student Centred Learning
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Essay
Essays / Written Assignments Essay
Contact Hours Lecture: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Tutorial: for 16 hour(s) per Term for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EDUC4002