STUDENTS WHO CHALLENGE

EDU4SWC

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students investigate the educational needs of young people who display significant challenging behaviours. A holistic perspective drawn from sound theoretical and applied models forms the foundation of the investigation. Inclusive school practices are promoted through analysis and the development of proactive and reactive strategies.

Faculty: Faculty of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Charlie Kotiw

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsClassroom Management: Engaging students in learning (2nd ed.)RecommendedMcDonald, T. (2013)SOUTH MELBOURNE: OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS
ReadingsClassroom behaviour: Theory and practiceRecommendedCharles, CM. (2012)PEARSON
ReadingsEducational psychology: For learning and teachingRecommendedKrause, K.-L., Bochner, S., Duchesne, S. & McMaugh, A. (2010)MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING
ReadingsTeaching challenges and dilemmas (4th ed.)RecommendedGroundwater-Smith, S., Ewing, R. & Le Cornu, R. (2013)MELBOURNE: CENGAGE LEARNING

Bendigo, 2014, Week 48-49, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Charlie Kotiw

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 48 - 49
Four 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 48 to week 49 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus online learning"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
1. Resource FolderHurdle: Attendance on all 4 days of the intensive is mandatory35
2. Development of an individualised behaviour management and learning plan40
3. Co-operative Learning Group activities and tasks25