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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 70300 Curriculum and Education Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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