EDUC4063

Planning for Teaching in Special Education

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2014

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

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

Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of research based instructional design principles, planning and instructional approaches relevant to teaching students with special education needs. The specific objectives of the subject are that students will demonstrate: a knowledge of programming models; the ability to develop instructional approaches to meet specific learning needs; and the ability to develop programs at individual, group and class levels. The subject forms part of a cohort of subjects that students seeking an additional accreditation as a special education teacher are required to complete within their double degree program.

Objectives Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of research based instructional design principles, planning and instructional approaches relevant to teaching students with special education needs. The specific objectives of the subject are that students will demonstrate:

1. knowledge of programming models
2. ability to develop instructional approaches to meet specific learning needs
3. ability to develop programs at individual, group and class levels.
Content Programming models
Types of curricula
Planning and instruction
Instructional approaches to meet specific needs including:
Instructional approaches for students with high support needs
Multi-focus programming issues
Curriculum and teaching adaptation
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Essay (2,000 words)40% The essay will focus on alternate assessment and instructional approaches relevant to special education.
Other: (please specify) Throughout the semester In-class and take home problem solving tasks (3 tasks @ 20%)60% These assessment tasks are designed to give practical application to the lectures on programming models.
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 EDUC4063