edu5esa engaging students with autism

ENGAGING STUDENTS WITH AUTISM

EDU5ESA

2017

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

In this subject students develop an in-depth understanding of the educational needs of students with autism spectrum disorder. Current research in early intervention, effective teaching strategies and Inclusive practices in schools are linked to the life and experiences of the student with autism. Students also choose a module for further application or in-depth study from either: (1) Anxiety, wellbeing and learning or (2) Learning pathways for students with Aspergers.

SchoolSchool of Education

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjects EDU5TSA, EDU5MDC

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSpecified Journal ArticlesPrescribedN/AVARIOUS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Describe the complex nature of the attributes of students with autism.

Activities:
TBE

02. Explain in detail how those attributes influence learning and propose strategies to address learning needs.

Activities:
TBE

03. Analse the contentions involved in Inclusive Education for students with autism and their parents.

Activities:
TBE

04. Research the issues that surround either: anxiety and wellbeing; or learning pathways for student with autism.

Activities:
TBE

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2017, Summer 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Keeffe

Class requirements

Problem Based LearningWeek: 02 - 07
Twelve 5.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Onshore International Students: online learning and face-to-face Intensives and tutorials as negotiated with Program Coordinator. Domestic students: Intensives are entirely optional"

WorkShopWeek: 04 - 04
Two 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Delivered at the Bendigo campus 19th & 201th January"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Online learning activites Modules 1, 2 & 3 and discussion forum 3,000 words.3001, 02
Online learning activities Modules 4, 5 & 6 and discussion forum 3,000 words3001, 02
Enquiry based project - elective module4003, 04