edu5rsp responsive schools
RESPONSIVE SCHOOLS AND PEDAGOGY
EDU5RSP
2015
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students focus on the areas of learning differences and learning disabilities. Issues such as poverty, homelessness and substance abuse are investigated, particularly as they relate to school responsiveness and pedagogy. Students also choose a module for further application or in-depth study from either: (1) Schools, Wellbeing and Responsiveness or (2) Learning pathways for students with learning disabilities.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU5SWR or EDU5LDP
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Specified Journal Articles | Prescribed | See Library resources | VARIOUS |
| Readings | LMS | Prescribed | See Library resources | Various |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse the influence that various social challenges, such as poverty, substance abuse and trauma, may have on learning.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Explain and justify whole school approaches to mental health and wellbeing.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Evaluate school policies, resources and processes to address the wellbeing needs of the students to inform and propose future actions to improve school responsiveness.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Identify student strengths, interests and abilities and propose strategies to improve learning for students with learning disabilities.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Winter semester, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Class requirements
Problem Based Learning
Ten 4.0 hours problem based learning per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via online.
"Onshore International students: online learning and face-to-face lectures and tutorials as negotiated with the Program Coordinator"
Block ModeWeek: 28 - 28
One 2.0 days block mode per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Optional face-to-face Intensive will be offered on the 6th and 7th July at Franklin Street Campus, Melbourne."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,000 words or 1,000 words per submission - choose a learning activity | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Two Case Study analyses @20% each (total of 4000 word equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02 | |
| Two Case Study analyses@20% each (2,000 words each) choose one aspect or issue in module. | 40 | 03, 04 |