Studying online
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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
Students study advanced theory, research, content, pedagogy and assessment with a special focus on a specific learning area (Mathematics or English for students studying the MTeach Primary and Mathematics for students studying Early Childhood). Students learn how to plan for differentiated teaching and assessment for diverse cognitive abilities, social and cultural diversity and students with disability. They build an awareness of relevant legislative requirements regarding teaching students with disability. The perspectives and needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and families are investigated with particular emphasis on the focus learning area (Mathematics or English). Inclusive practices are identified and evaluated and students increase their knowledge and understanding of a range of assessment practices, including making consistent judgements. Students learn how to interpret assessment data to inform planning in inclusive classrooms.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode Not available in 2025 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements relevant to teaching students with disability; (2) plan for differentiated teaching and assessment to meet the diverse learning needs of students within inclusive classrooms, with a focus on the specialist curriculum area; (3) plan strategies to support inclusive student participation, including working with a range of specialist agencies and community providers; (4) demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of assessment practices (diagnostic, formative, summative, informal and formal), including making consistent and comparable judgements (moderation), and how to interpret assessment data to inform planning, with a focus on the specialist curriculum area; (5) develop advanced knowledge of curriculum and pedagogy within the specialist curriculum area; and (6) identify professional learning needs within the specialist curriculum area and create a plan of action.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) planning document; (2) reflection and plan of action; and (3) test. 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 planning document, reflection and plan of action, and test components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Gemma Scarparolo
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- All students: EDUC5529 Children, Development and Pedagogy.
EDUC5504 Language and Literacy in Early Childhood.
EDUC5502 Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years.
EDUC5510 Professional Practice A.
Primary students only: EDUC5516 Literacy Across the Curriculum.
EDUC5505 Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Upper Primary.
Early Childhood students only: EDUC5503 Social Interaction and the Developing Child. - Incompatibility
- EDUC5514 Differentiating the Curriculum
- Contact hours
- 150 hours
contact time 30 hours
- 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.