EDU3CIC

COMMUNICATIONS FOR INCLUSIVE CONTEXTS

EDU3CIC

2017

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students explore concepts and contexts of inclusion and analyse various issues, relating to the inclusion of students with special needs into mainstream settings in Victoria. In particular, students examine inclusive processes and strategies required to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, professionals and support staff involved in inclusive school settings. Students participate in collaborative and co-operative learning activities that relate to some complex educational contexts arising from issues relating to inclusion. This involves some group presentations incorporating basic counselling skills and collaborative practice.

SchoolSchool 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 Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	Consultation in Early Childhood settings.	Recommended	Buysse, V., & Wesley, W. (2005)	BALTIMORE: BROOKS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify appropriate and relevant educational information about iclusive practices from a range of resources.

Activities:: TBE

02. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills, through literature research, survey research, and role play, relating to issues of inclusion.

Activities:: TBE

03. Identify roles and relationships that occur in inclusive educational contexts.

Activities:: TBE

04. Compare and contrast different skills and practices needed in collaborating with others to identify appropriate learning priorities for individual students with specific learning needs.

Activities:: TBE

Subject options

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Bendigo, 2017, Week 31-37, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Bennett

Class requirements

Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Engaging the disengaged (Role Play in pairs)	40	01, 02, 03, 04
Conducting an IEP meeting	40	01, 02, 03, 04
Online forum on Bullying	20	02, 03, 04

Online, 2017, Online Study 3/4, Online