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EDMT6125: Special Education: Inclusive Schools
2024 unit information
This unit addresses mandatory requirements to be met by every graduate pre-service teacher. Issues relating to the education of students with a disability will be addressed through working with a student/s with a disability, engaging in tutorials that highlight evidence-based practices and behaviour supports for working with students with special education needs, and engaging in lectures and tutorials that promote attitudes, knowledge and beliefs that students with disabilities will access and participate in high quality education programs.
Unit details and rules
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Education
| Code | EDMT6125 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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48 credit points including EDMT5010 and EDMT5502 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically engage with the philosophies and theories underlying the inclusion of students with special education needs (i.e. disabilities, learning difficulties and behaviour disorders) in regular education classrooms
- LO2. apply knowledge of disability issues, legislation and government policies related to students with special education needs in professional judgement based on problem based learning
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge of assessment procedures for evaluating program effectiveness and monitoring student progress
- LO4. analyse evidence-based teaching and learning strategies and practices used to assist students with special education needs meet educational outcomes
- LO5. support curriculum adjustments in order to assist students with special education needs meet educational outcomes
- LO6. apply a range of theories addressing the support of students with challenging behaviours, as well as behaviour support in general, as part of problem-based learning sessions
- LO7. discuss the application of a range of strategies for collaborating with school staff and support staff as well as parents and caregivers when catering for students with special education needs.
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