EDUC4703

Addressing Special Needs in Adult Learning Context

10 Units 4000 Level Course

Not available in 2014

Previously offered in 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005

Introduces issues and practices relating to students with disabilities in adult learning contexts.

Objectives 1. Identify and discuss issues, attitudes and concepts relevant to the education of students with disabilities in adult learning settings.

2. Utilise a range of practices designed to maximise the effectiveness of teaching and learning experiences which include students with special needs in adult learning settings.
Content The context of integration and inclusion
Values underpinning equity in an educational setting
Legislative requirements
Attitudes and language
Implications of specific disabilities
Communicating with students with disabilities
Practical classroom issues
Individual differences
Facilitating reasonable adjustments across all areas of adult education and
training
Developing resources for inclusive practice
Replacing Course(s) Nil
Transition n/a
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Distance Learning : Paper Based
Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Other: (please specify) Resource portfolio - 50%
Case Scenario/PBL exercises Problem-based reasonalbe adjustment task - 50%
Contact Hours Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term