INTRODUCTION TO SPECIAL NEEDS

EDU1ISN

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject is an introduction to the philosophy, concepts and contentions impacting on school age students with disabilities and impairments. Pre-service teachers will be introduced to the legislative and ethical requirements as well as major issues informing the provision of education for students with disability and impairment.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: EDU2TIE

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Identify the major issues and contentions involved in catering for students with disability and impairment (1.3, 1.5, 1.6 )

02. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legislative and ethical requirements that support participation and learning for students with disability and impairment

03. Analyse the historical context and contemporary issues in inclusive education for students with disability and impairment

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Six 2.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Review of the Literature (approx 1500-2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
Problem Solving Scenario (approx 2000 words)Assessment divided into two:Part A: group task; research and discuss contention Part B: individual task; critical reflection	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO3
Content Quiz (equivalent to 500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended