Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC4063

Units

10 units

Level

4000 level

Course handbook

Description

Students will develop a knowledge and understanding of research based instructional design principles, and 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.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Ourimbah

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

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

Requisite

Students must have successfully completed EDUC4002 and EDUC4065 to enrol in this course.


Assessment items

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Scenario/PBL Exercises

Written Assignment: Essays/Written Assignments


Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 day(s) starting in week 3
Tutorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Lecture-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s) starting in week 3
Lecture-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 day(s) starting in week 3

Course outline