AUTISM SPECTRUM AND ENGAGEMENT
EDU5ASE
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we will explore the complex and unique cluster ofattributes that a student with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may have and analyse how that may impinge on learning. We will explore relevant and inclusive teaching strategies as they relate to communication, social skills, behaviour and sensory integration for students with autism. We will focus on the implications that learning differences will have for the student and how teachers and schools can be more responsive to the student's educational needs.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
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
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate how the complex nature of the attributes of a student with autism spectrum disorder may influence the way a student learns.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
02. Evaluate research and resources in the field of autism and apply these to learning contexts
- Activities:
- Online Activities
03. Identify and analyse learning difficulties and teaching strategies associated with communication, social skills, behaviour and sensory integration for students with autism
- Activities:
- Online Activities
04. Critically analyse the contentions involved in Inclusive education for students with autism and their parents/carers/teachers
- Activities:
- Online Activities
05. Synthesise the knowledge, skills and attitudes in a professional portfolio of research, resources and teaching strategies appropriate for students with autism.
- Activities:
- Online Activities
Online, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning profile, unique attributes of a student on the spectrum. (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Peer Mediation, research and strategies (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Peer Mediation, behaviour and social skills (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Case study (1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Professional portfolio (500 words) | 10 | 04, 05 |
Online, 2019, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learning profile, unique attributes of a student on the spectrum. (1,500 words) | 30 | 01, 02 | |
| Peer Mediation, research and strategies (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Peer Mediation, behaviour and social skills (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words) | 20 | 02, 03 | |
| Case study (1,000 words) | 20 | 01, 03, 04 | |
| Professional portfolio (500 words) | 10 | 04, 05 |