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Units EDPD5001 Semester 1 2024 [Normal day]

Unit of study_

EDPD5001: Students with Disability

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

This unit examines the characteristics and learning requirements of children with intellectual, physical, language, sensory, learning, behavioural and/or emotional disabilities and an understanding of disability issues, legislation, and policy. The unit of study follows a rights-based approach to disability. Through the study and discussion of theory and research, students will be guided more explicitly to an understanding and critical evaluation of research literature in disability in education. Students will develop skills of critical review and analysis necessary for the evaluation of research in the field using current disability models.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EDPD5001
Academic unit	Education
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Ilektra Spandagou, ilektra.spandagou@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Ilektra Spandagou, ilektra.spandagou@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Literature review Details on Canvas	50%	Formal exam period Due date: 03 Jun 2024 at 23:59	3500 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Annotated bibliography Details on Canvas	20%	Week 04 Due date: 12 Mar 2024 at 23:59	1000 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Article critique Details on Canvas	30%	Week 08 Due date: 16 Apr 2024 at 23:59	1500 words (equivalent)
Outcomes assessed:

Assessment summary

Annotated Bibliography – Submission of annotated summaries of research articles on a provided topic. This is a compulsory assignment.

Article Critique – A critical discussion of one journal article on special education or inclusive education with the support of other related literature. This is a compulsory assignment.

Literature Review – A critical literature review on a selected topic in the area of special education or inclusive education. This is a compulsory assignment.

All assignments need to be submitted to meet the unit's requirements. Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Introduction to the unit. Disability issues; Knowledge and disability	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 02	Disability issues; Disability models	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 03	Disability Models; The experience of disability	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 04	Responding to disability; The role of diagnosis	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 05	Responding to disability; The role of education	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 06	The role of identification, diagnosis, and placement. Defining a literature review.	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 07	The international context; Disability models and international policy	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 08	The Australian context; Anti-discrimination legislation	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 09	Ethical issues (A)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 10	Ethical issues (B)	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 11	Mapping the literature in special education and inclusive education	Seminar (2 hr)
Week 12	From research to practice; What is the role of research?	Seminar (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Reading List (Leganto), available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Demonstrate skills in critically engaging with and evaluating current research in special education and inclusive education
LO2. Apply critical and analytical skills in researching and reviewing the current literature of special education and inclusive education
LO3. Critically engage with issues raised by disability research from a human-rights perspective
LO4. Demonstrate an awareness of international, commonwealth and NSW disability legislation and policy
LO5. Effectively apply knowledge of similarities and differences in the cognitive, physical and emotional characteristics of students with and without disabilities, and the implication of these similarities and differences for classroom practice.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

The unit has been refined over the years based on students' constructive feedback. The unit is structured with opportunities for formative feedback for all assignments and this is an aspect highly appreciated by students. Constructive and critical use of AI has been incorporated in the assignments.

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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