SUPPORTING DIVERSE LEARNERS
EDU4SDL
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students develop an understanding of teachers' and educational institutions' responsibilities for positively building on student diversity. As pre-service teachers, students will become familiar with the varied resources that students bring with them, and the specific challenges that different individuals and groups confront in educational settings. Students will 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 students from limited literacy backgrounds. Using a wide variety of technologies and means of communication, students will learn how to engage with the whole school community, including parents, to identify and respond to the needs of the students. Students will undertake 20 days of practicum in an educational setting as part of this subject.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Rochelle Fogelgarn
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
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-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 | Inclusion in Action. (3rd ed.) | Prescribed | Foreman, Phil. ed. (2011) | AUSTRALIA: CENGAGE LEARNING |
| Readings | Differentiated Instructional Strategies: One Size Doesn't Fit All. | Recommended | Gregory, G.H., & Chapman, C. (2002). | CORWIN PRESS, INC. |
| Readings | Education for Global and Multicultural Citizenship | Recommended | DEECD. (2009). | DEECD. (2009). |
| Readings | Maximising Learning Outcomes in Diverse Classrooms | Recommended | Dempsey, I., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2007). | AUSTRALIA: THOMSON. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rochelle Fogelgarn
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off SiteWeek: 10 - 22
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 50 |
| Unit of work which addresses diverse learners and abilities (equivalent to 2,250 words). | 50 |
Melbourne, 2014, Week 38-44, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Rochelle Fogelgarn
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Tutorial
One 2.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
One 20.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 50 |
| Unit of work which addresses diverse learners and abilities (equivalent to 2,250 words). | 50 |