UNDERSTANDING AUTISM AND ALTERNATIVE COMMUNICATIONS

EDU4UAA

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, pre-service teachers will develop an understanding of how a child with autism may see and experience the world, particularly in early learning and school contexts. They will research issues that surround inclusive education particularly as they relate to communication, social skills and coping behaviours. PST's will also investigate how a child with autism may develop expressive and receptive language skills and how schools and students can use alternative technologies and augmentative communication systems to support communication skills.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Admitted into EBECB or EBECP and EDU3THP or subject coordinators approval

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

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

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Examine the complex nature of the educational needs of students on the autism spectrum

02. Identify and justify educational priorities for a student with autism and linked the priorities with flexible learning pathways and effective learning strategies

03. Locate and report on current research and resources in the field of autism and applied the research to learning contexts

04. Identify and analyse learning difficulties and teaching strategies associated with communication, social skills and behaviour for students with autism

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.

TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Seven 2.00 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Policy Analysis (Approx 1500 words)A critical analysis of the acts and government policies that impact inclusive principles for students with autism	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Peer Mediation (Equivalent 1500 words)A collaborative task which develops and demonstrates the capacity to work in Professional teams to support the learning for students with autism	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Case study; Individualised Learning Plan (Approx 2000 words)Application of the module content using a case study to demonstrate the skills to develop an individual learning plan for a student with autism.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Blended