edu5esa engaging students with autism
ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM
EDU5ESA
2016
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an in-depth understanding of the educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorder. Current research in early intervention, effective teaching strategies and Inclusive practices in schools are linked to the life and experiences of the student with autism. Students also choose a module for further application or in-depth study from either: (1) Anxiety, wellbeing and learning or (2) Learning pathways for students with Aspergers.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjects EDU5TSA, EDU5MDC
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Specified Journal Articles | Prescribed | N/A | VARIOUS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the complex nature of the attributes of students with autism.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Explain in detail how those attributes influence learning and propose strategies to address learning needs.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Analse the contentions involved in Inclusive Education for students with autism and their parents.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Research the issues that surround either: anxiety and wellbeing; or learning pathways for student with autism.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 02 - 07
Ten 4.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Onshore International Students: online learning and face-to-face lectures and tutorials as negotiated with Program Coordinator"
WorkShopWeek: 04 - 04
Two 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
"21 & 22 January 2016"
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Online learning activites Modules 1, 2 & 3 and discussion forum 3,000 words. | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Online learning activities Modules 4, 5 & 6 and discussion forum 3,000 words | 30 | 01, 02 | |
Enquiry based project - elective module | 40 | 03, 04 |