edu3ldd learning difficulties
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES
EDU3LDD
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Children may experience a range of learning difficulties or learning disabilities that will interfere with learning. In this subject students explore strategies to identify and reduce the impact of learning problems in early childhood contexts.
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 | Key concepts in learning disabilities. | Recommended | Talbot, P., Astbury, G., & Mason, T.(2010) | LONDON: SAGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify educational and social implications for children with diverse learning needs.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Describe and identify a variety of ways to accommodate children with diverse and special needs when planning learning activities.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Implement and plan individual learning programs that utilise best practice teaching strategies and interventions and maximise learning outcomes for children with special needs, while reflecting non-discriminatory practice.
- Activities:
- TBE
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2015, Week 35-47, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Masters
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A - Online Quiz (15%) Part B - Case study (15%) | Hurdle requirement: 80% participation in online workbook is required to pass this subject. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Construct an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critically reflective essay (1,800 words minimum) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSusan Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Tutorial
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A - Online Quiz (15%) Part B - Case study (15%) | Hurdle requirement: 80% participation in online workbook is required to pass this subject. | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
| Construct an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critically reflective essay (1,800 words minimum) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |