Inclusive Education: Students with Special Needs

Course aim

To introduce students to the field of special education with a focus on primary and middle year’s development (Years 3-9).

Course content

Introduction to the field of special needs, exceptionality, disability, diversity and inclusive educational practice maximising outcomes for all students; relationship between theory and practice; experience with students with special needs and diversity; familiarisation of current legislative, ethical and policy requirements, and implications for educators, families and support agencies.

Textbook(s)

Hyde, M, Carpenter, L & Conway, R (eds) 2010, Diversity and inclusion in Australian schools, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne, VIC

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 3048	Professional Applications and Reflection 3 (Primary, Middle)
EDUC 4157	Approaches to Learning

Students who have completed EDUC 4100 Children with Special Needs may not enrol in this course.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

A4 teaching resource, Inclusive teaching projector equivalent, Inquiry project contract, Inquiry project presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.