edu2ua understanding autism
UNDERSTANDING AUTISM
EDU2UA
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop understandings of how a child with autism may see and experience the world, particularly in learning and school contexts. Issues that surround inclusive education are interrogated particularly as they relate to social skills and coping behaviours of students with autism. Communication skills and a range of teaching strategies to facilitate communication skills are also investigated.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Specified Journal Articles | Prescribed | 2000-2008 | VARIOUS |
| Readings | Autism Spectrum Disorders and AAC | Recommended | Mirenda and Iacono | BROOKES (2009) |
| Readings | Social and Communication Development in Autism Spectrum Disorders [electronic resource]: Early Identification, Diagnosis, and Intervention | Recommended | Charmon, T. and Stone, W. | GUILFORD (2006) |
| Readings | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night | Recommended | Haddon, M. | DOUBLEDAY (2003) |
| Readings | The TEACCH approach to Autism Spectrum Disorders | Recommended | Mesibov, Shea, Schopler. | NEW YORK: SPRINGER (2005) |
| Readings | Understanding Autism | Prescribed | Dodd, S. (2005) | ELSEVIER (2005) |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Explain how the complex nature of the autism spectrum disorder influences learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Identify and justify educational priorities and link them with differentiation and effective learning strategies.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Locate and report on current research and resources in the field of autism and apply to learning contexts.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Identify and analyse learning difficulties and teaching strategies associated with communication, social skills and behaviour for students with autism.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three online quizzes (equivalent to 1400 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Three peer mediations and research (equivalent to 1400 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Case Study | 40 | 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDeborah Neal
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three online quizzes (equivalent to 1400 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Three peer mediations and research (equivalent to 1400 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Case Study | 40 | 03, 04 |