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EDPD5013: Pedagogy and Students with ASD
2023 unit information
This unit examines the theoretical models underlying different strategies of teaching, familiarises students with basic constructs in learning theory, and reviews research relating to the use of particular teaching strategies in the education of students with special needs. Much of the unit comprises a consideration of strategies derived from behaviourist and cognitivist approaches to learning, including task analysis, contingency management, data-based instruction, process learning, attribution training, cognitive and metacognitive training, and the use of computers in special education. A developmental perspective will be adopted, and both theoretical and practical aspects of each strategy addressed.
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Education
| Code | EDPD5013 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate awareness of ASD through definition, diagnostic criteria, core characteristics and aetiology across the lifespan and the autism spectrum.
- LO2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the characteristics of ASD, with particular reference to; social interaction, language and communication and the restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behaviour, interests and activities of students with ASD.
- LO3. Analyse aspects of teaching and learning in light of the knowledge and understandings of the characteristics of students with ASD and of recent, relevant research.
- LO4. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate teaching and learning and assessment strategies for students with and ASD, including the selection of appropriate technology and acquisition of skills for using technological supports.
- LO5. Identify a range of evidence-based interventions appropriate to the education of students with ASD.
- LO6. Identify issues surrounding multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary practice in working with families/parents and other professionals.
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