Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
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Unit Overview
- Description
In this unit, students examine the diverse learning needs of students, including the needs of students with neurodevelopmental disorders (specifically Specific Learning Disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder), students with gifted ability, and students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Students develop a broad awareness of relevant legislative requirements regarding teaching students with disability as well as professional responsibilities regarding effectively catering for all students with diverse needs.
There is a strong focus in this unit on strategies which support inclusive student participation and engagement and differentiated teaching to meet the learning needs of students. Students learn how to plan for differentiated teaching, including inclusive teaching strategies and assessment. To do this, students study advanced pedagogy, instruction and assessment practices (including interpreting data to inform planning) with a focus on improving and refining planning and practice to maximise the learning opportunities and engagement for all students. Students also learn strategies to effectively engage with parents/carers of children with diverse learning needs.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) plan for differentiated teaching and assessment to meet the diverse learning needs of students within inclusive classrooms; (2) apply knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support students with disability; (3) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of teaching strategies which are responsive to the learning needs of students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; (4) demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of assessment types and practices, including how to interpret assessment data to inform planning; (5) demonstrate knowledge of strategies to support inclusive student participation; and (6) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how to effectively engage with parents/carers of children with diverse learning needs.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case studies and (2) planning document. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the case studies and planning document components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Ken Glasgow
- Contact hours
- 30 contact hours. Further information is available in the unit outline.
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.