COMMUNICATIONS FOR INCLUSIVE CONTEXTS
EDU3CIC
2019
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 counseling skills and collaborative practice.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
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 | 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 iclusive practices from a range of resources.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills, through literature research, survey research, and role play, relating to issues of inclusion.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Identify roles and relationships that occur in inclusive educational contexts.
- Activities:
- TBE
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:
- TBE
Online, 2019, Online Study 3/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 34 - 43
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 34 to week 43 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 |
Online, 2019, Online Study 1/4, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Catherine Hamm
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 19
Three 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 19 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 |