edu3hsn high support needs

HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION

EDU3HSN

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students examine the educational needs of young people with severe or multiple disabilities, including specific physical, sensory and health impairments. Students also examine the use of appropriate technologies that facilitate assistive learning and augmentative communication.

FacultyFaculty of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorSusan Bennett

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - 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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsIncluding Students with Severe Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers (3rd ed.)PrescribedDowning, J.E. (2008)BALTIMORE: PAUL BROOKES PUBLISHING CO.
ReadingsSpecified Journal ArticlesPrescribedN/AVARIOUS
ReadingsAugmentative and Alternative Communications: AAC from A-ZRecommendedLloyd, Arvidson & Fuller (2006)ACADEMIC
ReadingsEducating children with multiple disabilities: a collaborative approachRecommendedOrelove, Sobsey & Silberman (2004)BROOKES

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2014, Week 24-35, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Bennett

Class requirements

Collaborative Based LearningWeek: 24 - 35
One 2.0 hours collaborative based learning per week on any day including weekend from week 24 to week 35 and delivered via online.

SeminarWeek: 28 - 28
Two 8.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 28 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Assistive Technology Teaching Strategy (1500 words)40
Augmentative Alternative Communication Teaching Strategy (1500 words)Hurdle: 100% attendance at 2 day intensive mandatory.40
Two online quizzes (10% each)20