LEARNING DIFFERENCES AND PEDAGOGY
EDU5LDP
2021
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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesEngagement with online modules and discussion activities. Profiling/case study activities for understanding diverse students holistic needs. Students create a differentiated unit which includes differentiated learning and assessment activities
Capstone subjectNo
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-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
Readings
The differentiated classroom: responding to the needs of all learners
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorTomlinson, C.
Year2014
Edition/Volume2nd
PublisherUPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION
ISBN1416618635, 9781416618638
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Inclusion in action
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorForeman, P.
Year2017
Edition/Volume3RD ED
PublisherSOUTH MELBOURNE: CENGAGE
ISBN0170376176, 9780170376174
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Educating children with diverse abilities
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorAshman, A., & Elkins, J.
Year2005
Edition/Volume2nd
PublisherFRENCHS FOREST, NSW: PEARSON/PRENTICE HALL
ISBN1741032393, 9781741032390
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
How to differentiate instruction in mixed-ability classrooms
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorTomlinson, C.
Year2001
Edition/Volume2nd
PublisherUPPER SADDLE RIVER, NEW JERSEY: PEARSON EDUCATION
ISBN0871205122, 9780871205124
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 h lecture/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.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 8 - 8
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 8 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus student only. All Nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne campus for this intensive class
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 h lecture/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.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 8 - 8
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 8 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus student only. All Nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne campus for this intensive class
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 08-23, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 9 - 9
One 8.00 h lecture/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.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 8 - 8
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 8 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus student only. All Nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne campus for this intensive class
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 8 - 23
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 8 to week 23 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 29 - 29
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2021, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 29 - 29
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Week 29-43, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne Southall
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 29 - 29
One 8.00 h lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 29 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
Six 1.00 h scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 29 - 43
One 4.00 h unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 29 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1a. Case Study and ILP equivalent to 2000 words | Other | Individual | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
1b. Independent Learning Plan Equivalent to 500 words | Other | Individual | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO6 |
2. Differentiated Inquiry Unit equivalent to 3500words | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |