308226 (v.1) Managing Learning Problems in the Classroom 502

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	12 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	12 x 2 Hours Weekly
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have - Understood what is meant by specific learning difficulties and applied this knowledge, improving the education of pupils experiencing difficulties with learning at early childhood, primary and secondary levels. Identified and evaluated the contribution of psychological, educational and social factors to the development and maintenance of learning problems in the classroom. Knowledge and understanding and ability to apply collaborative principals in developing programs for pupils with learning difficulties. Recognised the classroom warning signs of learning problems. Utilised appropriate tools to assess individual pupils more intensively, and developed effective plans of interventions to improve learning outcomes for individual pupils. Implemented and evaluated selection intervention to improve the education of pupils with learning problems. Valued collaborative teamwork and balanced their unique and cooperative roles in education pupils with learning problems.
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:	Marvin C. and Stokoe, C. (2003) Access to Science: Curriclum Planning and Practical Actitvies for Pupils with Learning Difficulties, London, David Fulton. Jenkins, H.J. (2003) A Choice for All: West Australian Independent Schools' Responses to Students with Disabilities and Learning Difficulties, Osbourne Park, Association of Independent schools of Western Australia. Aird, R. (2001) The Education and Care of Children with Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties, London, David Fulton. Brann, B.M. (2nd ed) (2001) Working with Students with Learning Difficulties: Manual for Teachers and Tutors, Darling Heights, Merganza Training and Development. Staves, L. (2001) Mathematics for Children with Severe and Profound Learning Difficulties, London, David Fulton.
Unit Texts:	Prior, M. (1996). Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties, Hove, Psychology Press.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Case Study 30%, Resource File 30%, Set of Questions 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y