EDUC9521 Supporting Students with Learning Disabilities

Tom Porta

2021

4.5

1 x 2-hour tutorial weekly

1 Admission into GCE-Graduate Certificate in Education
1a Admission into GCESE-Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education)
1b Admission into MTSESC-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary)
1c Admission into MED%
1d Admission into GCGE-Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
1e Admission into GCIED-Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education
1f Admission into GCCPEP-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1g Admission into GCLED-Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education
1h Admission into GCWPMHE-Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1i Admission into GCHE-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
1j Admission into GCIBE-Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education
1k Admission into GCECE-Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
1l Admission into MCPEP-Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1m Admission into MWPMHE-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1n Admission into MISE-Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
1o Admission into MLE-Master of Leadership in Education
1p Admission into MCPEPA-Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1q Admission into MISEA-Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
1r Admission into MEDUA-Master of Education
1s Admission into MLEA-Master of Leadership in Education
1t Admission into MWPMHEA-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
2 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
2b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
2c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p or 1q or 1r or 1s or 1t)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c) and 3))

EDSP9009 has been successfully completed

This topic considers the educational and internal factors that contribute to school success for individuals with learning disabilities. Students critique education policy and school procedures literature to build an understanding of effective processes and practices; they critically examine an inclusive education framework for improving academic achievement over time. Students are required to develop a school improvement plan to address the current and future academic learning needs of students with learning disabilities at their workplace or for a case study school.

This topic aims to:

Provide contemporary knowledge of local, national and international policy, issues and evidence-informed practices associated with the field of learning disabilities

Develop an appreciation of the types of services and supports needed to promote accessible curriculum for students with learning disabilities

Develop skills and understanding related to the application of multitiered supports for students with learning disabilities

Understand the multiple variables that may affect learning well in school for students with learning disabilities including genetic and environmental factors

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of the causes, common characteristics and learning needs of students with learning disabilities

Critically discuss the importance of educational policy and flexible workplace structures to meet the needs of students with learning disabilities

Demonstrate advanced knowledge of school processes, learning environments and classroom practices that support equitable curriculum access for students with learning disabilities

Design a comprehensive school improvement plan based on analysis of educator interviews, current and future learning needs of students with learning disabilities and literature in learning disabilities and multitiered systems of support

Key dates and timetable

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