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EDUC6077

Seminar in Sensory Disability B

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2012

WebLearn GradSchoolSemester 1, Semester 2

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

This is an advanced course with flexible goals and assessments. As a prerequisite, students should have completed at least two postgraduate courses in special education (sensory disability), or have previously completed a postgraduate award. The course is intended for students interested in studying a specialised topic with the close direction of a Renwick Centre faculty member. Consent of the Course Coordinator is required prior to enrolling.

RIDBC Renwick Centre administers this course. Before enrolling in this course, review the RIDBC Renwick Centre Handbook and timetable at http://www.ridbc.org.au/renwick/courses/current.php.

Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of:
1) issues, research literature and/or practical initiatives in a specific area of education for students with sensory disability;
2) skill in undertaking and reporting reviews of the literature and in applying research results to educational practice with students with sensory disability;
3) critical thinking.
Content
Course content includes:
1) specialised topics;
2) examination of professional literature;
3) identification and differential application of contemporary theory on specified topic with relevance to policy and/or practice.
Replacing Course(s)
Not applicable
Transition
N/A
Industrial Experience
0
Assumed Knowledge
The subjects are designed as advanced coursework units at the 600 level for those students whose programs permit the option of elective studies. Students intending to enrol should have completed at least two introductory postgraduate coursework subjects in special education or have previously completed a postgraduate award in special education at this or another university.
Modes of Delivery
Distance Learning : IT Based
Teaching Methods
Case Study
Problem Based Learning
Field Study
Experience Based Learning
Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning
Student Projects
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments
Essay (an alternative assessment is possible in consultation with the course coordinator)
Reports
Ideology and literature review (an alternative assessment is possible in consultation with the course coordinator)
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for 13 weeks

Timetables

2012 Course Timetables for EDUC6077