LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND PEDAGOGY
EDU5LDP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject pre-service teachers develop an understanding of teachers' and educational institutions' responsibilities for positively building on student diversity and working collaboratively with families, carers and other agencies to achieve optimal learning conditions for students with diverse needs. The specific challenges that different individuals and groups confront in educational settings are explored. Pre-service teachers will consider innovative ways of maximising the educational experience and achievements of gifted students; under-performing students; students with learning difficulties and disabilities; as well as students with rich multilingual, limited literacy, diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Particular areas of high incidence difference, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, are addressed. School and teacher responsiveness to difference and diversity is analysed, including adaptive pedagogies, individualised learning plans and approaches to differentiating the curriculum.
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
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Students must be enrolled in either of the following courses in order to undertake this subject: Masters of Teaching Secondary (EMTCS, EMTCSB, EMTCSW), Master of Teaching Primary (EMTCP, EMTCPB and EMTCPW), Master of Teaching (EMTP), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTS), Master of Teaching Secondary (EMTSB), Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Arts Education (AZAAE), Bachelor of Science//Bachelor of Science Education (SZSSE), Bachelor of Arts/Master of Teaching (AZATS), Bachelor of Science & Masters of Teaching Secondary (SZSTS), EDMELC Master of Educational leadership and Management, EMTSC Master of TESOL, EMALC Master of Applied Linguistics
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
Learning resources
How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Tomlinson, C.
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: 2ND ED
Publisher: UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Inclusion in action
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Foreman, P.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: 3RD ED
Publisher: SOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The differentiated classroom: responding to the needs of all learners
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Tomlinson, C.
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Educating children with diverse abilities
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Ashman, A., & Elkins, J.
Year: 2005
Edition/Volume: 2ND ED
Publisher: FRENCHS FOREST, NSW: PEARSON/PRENTICE HALL
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: 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
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 27/02
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 27/02
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 27/02
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 44
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 30
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 24/07
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 44
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 44 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 30
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 24/07
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 30-44, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall
Class requirements
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 30 - 44
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 44 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 30 - 30
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 30 to week 30 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 24/07
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |