EDUC6087
10 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course develops students’ understanding of the factors involved in diverse learners' experiences in childhood development. It focuses on individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional differences and abilities, as well as differences created by social and ecological factors. Approaches to learning for children with delayed development, gifted and talented, emotional or behavioural issues are examined.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Online
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of children's developmental and individual learning abilities through an evaluation of the role and relationship of diagnoses and classification systems
2. Apply the policies and legislation governing the identification of developmental diversity in relation with specific student characteristics
3. Explain how individual differences can be created by linking ecological factors with the related diversity
4. Apply knowledge of how to design educational and support strategies across individual differences in classroom settings
5. Use critical reflection practices to evaluate personal philosophical underpinnings used in support of students with developmental diversity
Content
- Introduction to Developmental Theory
- Research of Types of Developmental Disability
- Individuals, Parents, and Families
- Educational and Support Strategies
- NDIS, Identification and Developmental Disability Assessment
Assumed knowledge
Two years of relevant professional experience and/or a relevant graduate qualification
Assessment items
Presentation: Research and Presentation
Report: Individual Report
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Integrated Learning Session-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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