301193 (v.2) Ed 497(Q) - Educating Children with Disabilities

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Development and education of students with the major types of disabilities. Assessment, management, intervention and support strategies to achieve effective personal, social and academic outcomes. Collaborative action with school, family and community members to optimise outcomes for students with disabilities.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Distinguished among students with the various medical and developmental types of disabilities, and understood the implications of the disabilities for teaching and learning. Implemented classroomassessment and management strategies which incorporate best practice for students with disabilities. Collaborated in strategies that incorporate home, school and community partners and resources for managing students with diverse disabilities.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	ACTRAC. (1994). National Framework of Adult English Language, Literacy and Numeracy Competence. VIC, Australian Committee for Training Curriculum. Ashman, A. and Elkins, J. (1998). Educating Children with Special Needs. (third edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Bailey, J. and du Plessis, D. (1996). Isolated Parents and Service Providers Perceptions of the Education of their Children with Disabilities. Sydney, Australian Association of Special Education. Benz, M.R. and Lindstrom, L.E. (1997). Building School-to-Work Programs - Strategies for Youth with Special Needs. Austin, Texas, Pro Ed. Bernstein, D.K. (1997). Language and Communication Disorders in Children. (fourth edition). Boston, Mass, Allyn and Bacon.
Unit Texts:	Batshaw, M.L. (1997). Children with Disabilities. (fourth edition). Sydney, Maclennan and Petty. Samson, J. and Radloff, A. (1992). In Writing - A Guide to Writing Effectively at the Tertiary Level. Bentley, Curtin University of Technology, Paradigm Press. Samson, R., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997). The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education. (third edition). Perth, Curtin University of Technology.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Resource Package 50%, Study Questions 50%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Bentley Campus Special Trimester 1 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 1 Y     2004 Esperance Community College Semester 2 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Kalgoorlie Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 1 Y     2004 Northam Campus Semester 2 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 1 Y     2004 Geraldton University Centre Semester 2 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 1 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Karratha Semester 2 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 1 Y     2004 Pilbara TAFE Sth Hedland Semester 2 Y