HIGH SUPPORT NEEDS AND AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION
EDU3HSN
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students examine the educational needs of young people with severe or multiple disabilities, including specific physical, sensory and health impairments. Students also examine the use of appropriate technologies that facilitate assistive learning and augmentative communication.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesIndividualised planning and case studies
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Including Students with Severe Multiple Disabilities in Typical Classrooms: Practical Strategies for Teachers
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorDowning, J.E.
Year2008
Edition/Volume3rd
PublisherBALTIMORE: PAUL BROOKES PUBLISHING CO.
ISBN1557669082
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Augmentative and Alternative Communications: AAC from A-Z
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLloyd, Arvidson & Fuller
Year2006
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherACADEMIC
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Educating children with multiple disabilities: a collaborative approach
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorOrelove, Sobsey & Silberman
Year2004
Edition/Volume4th
PublisherBROOKES
ISBN1557667101, 9781557667106
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, LTU Term 3, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 18 - 18
One 8.00 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
Compulsory Intensive workshop at Bendigo campus
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 23
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 23 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 18 - 18
One 8.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 18 to week 18 and delivered via face-to-face.
Compulsory Intensive workshop at Bendigo campus
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Two online Quizzes | Quizzes | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Task analysis - teaching strategies (group activity prepared at intensive session) | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Case study using Edukey | Other | Individual | No | 40 | SILO2, SILO3 |