Promoting Positive Learning

Subject EDUC90287 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 6 x 2hrs lectures/workshops and 4 online modules with 4 x 1.5 hours live e-learning tasks using virtual classroom on the LMS.
Total Time Commitment:

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.

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

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


Coordinator

Ms Shiralee Poed

Contact

Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry Street
Phone: +61 3 8344 8285

Subject Overview:

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.

Objectives:

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
Assessment:

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%).

Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

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.
Links to further information: www.education.unimelb.edu.au
Related Course(s): Master of Education (Language Intervention and Hearing Impairment)
Master of Education (Language Intervention and Hearing Impairment)
Master of Education (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention)
Master of Education (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention)
Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework
Master of Education (Stream 150)
PG Certificate in Educational Studies (Inclusion and Special Education)
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (SE,I&EI)
Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Intervention
Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Behaviour and Learning)

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