School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Instructional Design for Special Education
  • Unit Code

    EDU5174
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Lorraine Sarah HAMMOND

Description

This unit requires advanced study of instructional design to cater for the needs of students with disabilities. An emphasis will be on selecting effective teaching approaches that cater for students either within the regular classroom or within a special education facility. The main focus of the unit is the identification of the principles of effective instructional design and the evaluation of materials in classrooms against the best practice criteria. Students will also be encouraged to monitor their own understanding and learning strategies against those behaviours described in the research as belonging to 'effective learners'.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse a range of curriculum programs and instructional models in special education.
  2. Critically analyse and evaluate research articles in the field.
  3. Critically review the instructional content and processes outlined in the major curricula in special education.
  4. Design effective teaching interventions for students with disabilities.
  5. Devise collaborative programs to support teachers in designing appropriate instruction.
  6. Differentiate the regular curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of research literature.
  2. Curriculum programs in special education.
  3. Differentiating the regular curriculum.
  4. Effective teaching interventions for students with disabilities.
  5. Models of instructional design in special education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching processes are delivered in online mode. Assignments are a combination of theory and practice and students will have the opportunity to select topics relevant to their teaching situation or interest.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Report3500 word report50%
ReviewReview of a new curriculum document50%

Core Reading(s)

  • Coyne, M. D., Kame'enui, E. J., & Carnine, D. W. (2007). Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners. (3rd ed.). New Jersey: Pearson.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Instructional Design for Special Education
  • Unit Code

    EDU5174
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Dr Lorraine Sarah HAMMOND

Description

This unit requires advanced study of instructional design to cater for the needs of students with disabilities. An emphasis will be on selecting effective teaching approaches that cater for students either within the regular classroom or within a special education facility. The main focus of the unit is the identification of the principles of effective instructional design and the evaluation of materials in classrooms against the best practice criteria. Students will also be encouraged to monitor their own understanding and learning strategies against those behaviours described in the research as belonging to 'effective learners'.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse a range of curriculum programs and instructional models in special education.
  2. Critically analyse and evaluate research articles in the field.
  3. Critically review the instructional content and processes outlined in the major curricula in special education.
  4. Design effective teaching interventions for students with disabilities.
  5. Devise collaborative programs to support teachers in designing appropriate instruction.
  6. Differentiate the regular curriculum to meet the individual needs of students.

Unit Content

  1. Critical analysis of research literature.
  2. Curriculum programs in special education.
  3. Differentiating the regular curriculum.
  4. Effective teaching interventions for students with disabilities.
  5. Models of instructional design in special education.

Additional Learning Experience Information

The teaching processes are delivered in online mode. Assignments are a combination of theory and practice and students will have the opportunity to select topics relevant to their teaching situation or interest.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Report3500 word report50%
ReviewReview of a new curriculum document50%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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