308228 (v.1) Classroom Practices for Children with Special Needs 504
| Area: | Department of Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 12 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 12 x 2 Hours Weekly |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Selected, administered and interpreted educational instruments to diagnose the difficulties of students with special needs. Analysed strategies to manage the self-regulatory, learning and social behaviours of students with special needs. Applied effective teaching principles to the organisation of classroom learning environments in order to maximise the learning outcomes of students with special needs. Demonstrated knowledge of child development and derive the special developmental needs of children whose developmental progress is impaired. |
| 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: | Arthur, M., Gordon, . and Butterfield, N. (2nd ed) (2003) Classroom Management: Creating Positive Learning Environment, South Melbourne, Thomson. Emmer, E.T., Nelson, J.R. and Marchand-Martella, N.E. (2003) Classroom Managment for Secondary Teachers, Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Martella, R.C., J.R. and Marchand- Martella, N.E. (2003) Managing Disruptive Behaviours in the Schools: A Schoolwide, Classroom, and Individualized Social Learning Approach, Boston, Allyn and Bacon. Corrie, L. (2002) Investigating Troublesome Classroom Behaviour: Practical Tools for Action Research. New York, Routledge Falmer. Jackson, L., Panayan, M.V. (2002) Postive Behavioural Support in the Classroom: Principles and Practices, Baltimore: P.H Brookes. |
| Unit Texts: | Westwood, P. (1997). Commonsense Methods for Children with Special Needs. 3rd ed. London, Routledge. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Case Study 50%, Presentation 20%, Study Questions 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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