AUTISM SPECTRUM AND ENGAGEMENT

EDU5ASE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject we will explore the complex and unique cluster of attributes 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: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

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: 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

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.

02. Evaluate research and resources in the field of autism and apply these to learning contexts

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

04. Critically analyse the contentions involved in Inclusive education for students with autism and their parents/carers/teachers

05. Synthesise the knowledge, skills and attitudes in a professional portfolio of research, resources and teaching strategies appropriate for students with autism.

On-Line, 2020, Semester 1, Online

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 22 - 22
One 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 5.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Learning profile, unique attributes of a student on the spectrum. (1,500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2
Peer Mediation, research and strategies (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
Peer Mediation, behaviour and social skills (Communication, Receptive and Expressive) (1,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3
Case study (1,000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4
Professional portfolio (500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4, SILO5

On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online