COMMUNICATIONS FOR INCLUSIVE CONTEXTS
EDU3CIC
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore concepts and contexts of inclusion and analyse various issues, relating to the inclusion of students with special needs into mainstream settings in Victoria. In particular, students examine inclusive processes and strategies required to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, professionals and support staff involved in inclusive school settings. Students participate in collaborative and co-operative learning activities that relate to some complex educational contexts arising from issues relating to inclusion. This involves some group presentations incorporating basic counselling skills and collaborative practice.
School: School 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: Students enrolled in EBECE must have completed EDU2DEC, EDU2CT and EDU2MSW. Students enrolled in EBEL must have completed EDU2DEC
Co-requisites: Students enrolled in EBEL must have completed or enrolled in EDU2CT and EDU2MSW at the same time.
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify appropriate and relevant educational information about inclusive practices from a range of resources.
- Activities:
- Researching , creating and presenting a Power point on a selected topic of inclusion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills, through literature research, survey research, and role play, relating to issues of inclusion.
- Activities:
- Activities related to Online forum tasks on where students research and post topics relating to Inclusion, such as Bullying, Engagement, Maximising Participation and Family Centred Practices Case study activity , overcoming contentious issues relating to Inclusion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
03. Identify roles and relationships that occur in inclusive educational contexts.
- Activities:
- Case study activity , overcoming contentious issues relating to Inclusion includes leadership skills and working in contentious groups
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups)
04. Compare and contrast different skills and practices needed in collaborating with others to identify appropriate learning priorities for individual students with specific learning needs.
- Activities:
- Case study activity , overcoming contentious issues relating to Inclusion
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Cultural Literacy)
Bendigo, 2016, Week 35-47, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett
Class requirements
Scheduled Online Class
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging the disengaged (Role Play in pairs) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Conducting an IEP meeting | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum on Bullying | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engaging the disengaged (Role Play in pairs) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Conducting an IEP meeting | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Online forum on Bullying | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |