EDU3HSN
HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION
EDU3HSN
2016
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.
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 | Including Students with Severe Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers (3rd ed.) | Prescribed | Downing, J.E. (2008) | BALTIMORE: PAUL BROOKES PUBLISHING CO. |
| Readings | Specified Journal Articles | Prescribed | N/A | VARIOUS |
| Readings | Augmentative and Alternative Communications: AAC from A-Z | Recommended | Lloyd, Arvidson & Fuller (2006) | ACADEMIC |
| Readings | Educating children with multiple disabilities: a collaborative approach | Recommended | Orelove, Sobsey & Silberman (2004) | BROOKES |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify health and learning issues for students with high support needs.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Plan and justify strategies that relate to individual learning needs and individual learning priorities for students with high support needs.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Demonstrate and implement the function of Augmentative Communication Supports (ACS) and Assistive Technology (AT).
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Week 24-35, Blended
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two online Quizzes | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Task analysis - teaching strategies (group activity prepared at intensive session) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Case study using Edukey | 40 | 02, 03 |