COMMUNICATIONS FOR INCLUSIVE CONTEXTS

EDU3CIC

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

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

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/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

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan 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	Comments	%
Conduct an IEP meeting		40
Essay: Co Authored Critical Reflection		20
Inclusion and Bullying in Educational Contexts role play or 2 bibliography & oral presentation		40

Bendigo, 2014, Week 35-47, Online