LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND PEDAGOGY
EDU5LDP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
The focus in this subject is on the areas of learning differences and learning disabilities. Issues such as poverty, homelessness and substance abuse are investigated, particularly as they relate to school responsiveness and pedagogy. Particular areas of high incidence difference, such as Austism Spectrum Disorder, are selected for attention. The complex nature of learning disabilities is also analysed. School and teacher responsiveness to difference is analysed, including individualised learning plans and approaches to differentiating the curriculum.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
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 | Educating children with diverse abilities | Recommended | Ashman, A., & Elkins, J. (eds) (2005) | 2ND ED, FRENCHS FOREST, NSW: PEARSON/PRENTICE HALL |
| Readings | How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms | Recommended | Tomlinson, C. (2005) | 2ND ED, UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION |
| Readings | Inclusion in action | Recommended | Foreman, P. (ed) (2011) | 3RD ED, SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE |
| Readings | Specified Journal articles | Recommended | (Links provided on LMS) | VARIOUS |
| Readings | The differentiated classroom: responding to the needs of all learners | Recommended | Tomlinson, C. (2005) | UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION |
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Week 27-38, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 27 - 27
Two 4.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 27 to week 27 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Two preliminary half-day sessions at the on-campus intensive."
Scheduled Online Class
One 2.0 hours scheduled online class per week on any day including weekend and delivered via blended.
"Directed on-line learning activities."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case Study - Create an ILP and Description of ILP collaborative planning(equivalent 2000 words) | 50 | |
| Online Quiz (2,000 words equivalent) | 50 |