edu4sdl supporting diverse learners

SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEARNERS

EDU4SDL

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students develop an understanding of teachers' and educational institutions' responsibilities for positively building on student diversity. Pre-service teachers become familiar with the varied resources that students bring with them, and the specific challenges that different individuals and groups confront in educational settings. Pre-service teachers explore innovative ways of maximising the educational experience and achievements of high performing students, students with learning difficulties and disabilities, as well as students from both rich multilingual and limited literacy backgrounds. Using a wide variety of technologies and means of communication, pre-service teachers learn how to engage with the whole school community, including parents, to identify and respond to the needs of the students. 20 days of practicum in an educational setting is undertaken as part of this subject.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorRochelle Fogelgarn

Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites EDU3ECM. Only available to students enrolled in one of the following degrees: EBTP - Bachelor of Teaching (Primary), EBTS - Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), EBTOCE - Bachelor of Teaching (Outreach and Community Education), EBOCE - Bachelor of Outreach and Community Education.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Students must achieve a passing grade in both the coursework and the practicum components to pass this subject

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsInclusion in Action. (4th ed.)PrescribedForeman, Phil. ed. (2014)AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING
ReadingsDifferentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All.RecommendedGregory, G.H., & Chapman, C. (2002).CORWIN PRESS, INC.
ReadingsEducation for Global and Multicultural CitizenshipRecommendedDEECD. (2009).DEECD. (2009).
ReadingsMaximising Learning Outcomes in Diverse ClassroomsRecommendedDempsey, I., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2007).AUSTRALIA: THOMSON.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Understand the major issues involved in teaching in diverse classrooms.

Activities:
TBE
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Explore research and methodologies for teaching diverse learners in a multi-literate world that requires creative and caring learning communities.

Activities:
TBE
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Access research and pedagogies based on the understanding that learning is cognitive, affective and behavioural.

Activities:
TBE
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Be aware of the need to cater for diversity in student groups.

Activities:
TBE
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRochelle Fogelgarn

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 16
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 19 - 22
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 19 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Practicum performance (as assessed by supervisor's reports)Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards in the practicum are required to pass this subject.5001, 02, 03, 04
Collaborative unit of work addressing the needs of diverse learners (equivalent to 2250 words).Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory participation and performance to defined exit standards in the coursework are required to pass this subject.5001, 02, 03, 04