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EDUF3031: Positive Approaches to Special Education
2024 unit information
This unit addresses issues relating to the education of children and students with special education needs. They include the impact of the philosophy and principles of inclusive education and current legislation; universal design for learning; evidence-based approaches to curriculum design, teaching and learning practices for students with special education needs; and collaboration in schools. A specific focus is given to supporting students with challenging behaviours in a range of settings.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Education
| Code | EDUF3031 |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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96 credit points of units |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. critically engage with the philosophies and theories underlying the inclusion of children and students with disabilities (i.e. disabilities, learning difficulties and behaviour disorders) in neighbourhood education settings, learning centres and classrooms, including issues related to early intervention
- LO2. apply knowledge of disability issues, legislation and government policies related to children and students with disabilities using professional judgements based on problem based learning
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge of assessment procedures for evaluating program effectiveness and monitoring child and student progress
- LO4. analyse evidence-based teaching and learning strategies and practices used to assist children and students with disabilities meet educational outcomes
- LO5. support curriculum adjustments in order to assist children and students with disabilities meet educational outcomes
- LO6. apply a range of theories addressing the support of children and 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 setting and/or school staff and support staff as well as parents and caregivers when catering for children and students with disabilities
- LO8. apply knowledge, skills and values in accordance with appropriate aims and outcomes of the University of Sydney: Generic Attributes of Graduates policy.
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Semester 1 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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