edu3ldd learning difficulties
LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND DISABILITIES
EDU3LDD
2018
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-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Admitted into EBECE or EBEL or subject coordinator approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects EDU4SNL
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:
- Lectures, tutorials and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Describe and identify a variety of ways to accommodate children with diverse and special needs when planning learning activities.
- Activities:
- Lectures, tutorials and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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:
- Lectures, tutorials and online materials
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz (30%) (approx. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Construct an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) (approx. 1200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critically reflective essay (1,600 words minimum) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Online, 2018, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarla Jeffrey
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
One 4.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 34 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Quiz (30%) (approx. 1200 words) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Construct an Individualised Learning Plan (ILP) (approx. 1200 words) | 30 | 01 | |
| Critically reflective essay (1,600 words minimum) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |