Promoting Positive Learning

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

120 hours. Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison website: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

This subject explores strategies for promoting positive learning for students, particularly those with disabilities, enrolled in early intervention and school settings. Structured online learning experiences, along with face-to-face session, focus on research-validated approaches for effective teaching and learning. Whole school curriculum approaches will be examined, alongside targeted interventions for students requiring intensive support for their learning.

Engagement in all face-to-face lectures and online modules and e-learning activities is required.

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Critically analyse the concepts of ‘curriculum’, ‘adjustments’, and ‘Universal Design of Learning’
• Review and contrast major theoretical perspectives on curriculum approaches for students with disabilities
• Examine approaches and techniques for promoting positive learning
• Reflect critically on implications for promoting positive learning in professional practice

1. One e-learning task (500 words) for each online module each worth 10% (four tasks total word limit 2000 words worth 40%).

• Task 1 Due Week 3
• Task 2 Due Week 6
• Task 3 Due Week 9
• Task 4 Due Week 12

2. A literature review and design of a professional development package (3000 words), due end of Semester (60%).

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Generate questions based on experience, expertise and literature;
• Synthesise, analyse and apply information to fill self-identified gaps and extend knowledge;
• Use the language of the discipline to extend knowledge and understanding from diverse perspectives for a range of audiences.