edu1isn introduction to special needs

INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL NEEDS

EDU1ISN

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is an introduction to the philosophy, concepts and contentions impacting on school age students with disabilities and impairments. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to the legislative and ethical requirements as well as major issues informing the provision of education for students with disability and impairment.

SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAnne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsEDU2TIE

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify the major issues and contentions involved in catering for students with disability and impairment (1.3, 1.5, 1.6 )

02. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legislative and ethical requirements that support participation and learning for students with disability and impairment

03. Analyse the historical context and contemporary issues in inclusive education for students with disability and impairment

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Review of the Literature (approx 1500-2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
Problem Solving Scenario (approx 2000 words)Assessment divided into two:Part A: group task; research and discuss contention Part B: individual task; critical reflection	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
Content Quiz (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended