9443 (v.10) Ed 414 - Learning Problems in the Classroom

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Area:	Department of Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 3 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Description, incidence, aetiology, issues and controversies. Identification of difficulties, educational and psychological assessment, support services, current perspectives and future directions, teaching strategies.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- A knowledge and understanding of what is meant by specific learning difficulties and the ability to apply this knowledge to improving the education of students 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. A knowledge, understanding and application of a range of diagnostic, planning and intervention strategies to assist the education of students with learning problems. A knowledge, understanding and application of collaborative principles in developing programs for students with learning difficulties. Recognised the classroom warning signs of learning problems, utilised appropriate tools to assess individual students more intensely and developed an effective plan of intervention to improve learning outcomes for individual students. Implemented and evaluated selected intervention strategies to improve learning outcomes for individual students. Worked collaboratively and developed teamwork processes to improve the education of students 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:	Bailey, J. and Rice, D. (1997), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Medical, Psychological and Educational Perspectives. Sydney, Australian Association of Special Education. Beitchman, J. (ed), (1996), Language, Learning and Behaviour Disorders - Developmental, Biological and Clinical Perspectives. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Cramer, S.C. and Ellis, W. (eds.) (1996), Learning Disabilities - Lifelong Issues. Baltimore, PH Brookes. Deshler, D.D., Ellis, E.S. and Lenz, B.K. (1996), Teaching Adolescents with Learning Disabilities - Strategies and Methods. Denver, Love. Education Department of Western Australia Resource Focus. (1997), Students Experiencing Difficulties with Learning. Perth, Education Department of Western Australia.
Unit Texts:	Prior, M. (1996), Understanding Specific Learning difficulties. Hove, Psychology Press. Samson, J., Radloff, A. and de la Harpe, B. (1997), The Essay - A Guide to Writing Essays and Reports in Education (third edition). Perth, Paradigm Books.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Case Study - Student with Learning Problems 30%, Resource file 30%, Set of study questions 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y