EDUC6082

Policy, Administration and Collaboration in Special Education

Faculty of Education and Arts School of Education

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus	Semester 2
WebLearn GradSchool	Semester 2

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

Examines policy, administration and collaboration in special education including the development and implementation of policy and procedures, leadership skills, professional ethics, curriculum development, and program management. Interpersonal skills and the ability to negotiate positive outcomes both for students with special needs and teachers will be examined in the context of special educators as potential change agents in the school.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. understand family perspectives and collaborative and co-teaching practices;
2. demonstrate reflective listening skills, conflict resolution and negotiation skills and understand the role of whole-school social and emotional learning programs in promoting student wellbeing;
3. discuss the application of these skills in working with children, adults and other professionals;
4. overview policy and legislation in Special Education and its relationship to Special Education services and Australian education reform; and
5. describe Special Education curriculum and support approaches.

Content

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS AND CONSULTANCY
- Introduction to interpersonal skills;
- Non-verbal communication and listening skills;
- Interviewing;
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills;
- Working with parents;
- Collaborative consultation in schools;

LAW, POLICY AND MANAGEMENT IN SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Legislation and Special Education;
- Enrolment and placement in Special Education;
- Politics, education and Special Education policy;
- Training and professional development issues;
- Professional ethics;
- Curriculum and support issues.

Replacing Course(s)

Nil

Transition

Nil

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

Two years of relevant professional experience and/or a relevant graduate qualification

Modes of Delivery

External Mode
Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Lecture
Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Essays / Written Assignments	Critical Review of one of the topics on interpersonal skills, near end of semester.
Essays / Written Assignments	Critical Analysis of a policy document, in first half of semester
Group/tutorial participation and contribution	Original postings and on-line interactive responses to trigger questions across the semester

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Timetables