EDUC6003
Planning Support in Disability Services
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2013, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Provides an introduction to the area of programming principles and strategies used in the design of support programs for people with disabilities. This course is delivered in distance mode.
| Objectives | At the successful completion of the course, students will be able to; 1. discuss the place of lifespan approaches and quality of life concepts in the design of support programs, delivered across a range of settings, 2. identify and utilise principles and strategies derived from behavioural and ecological approaches to intervention, 3. incorporate basic assessment, programming and evaluation strategies in the design of support programs for people with disabilities. |
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| Content | 1. Principles of functional assessment and intervention 2. Ecological approaches and the inclusion of families in support design and planning 3. Inclusive practices and universal design 4. Early intervention 5. Service and group based programming 6. Programming for the individual 7. Approaches to the management of challenging behaviour. 8. Personnel issues in program delivery 9. Examples of best practice in disability support programming 10. Program Evaluation |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||||
| Transition | NA | ||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Two years of relevant professional experience and/or a relevant graduate qualification | ||||||
| Modes of Delivery | External Mode | ||||||
| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning | ||||||
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 26 hour(s) per Term for Full Term |