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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.
Current social, ethical and pedagogical issues and controversies in the field of special education will be examined. A range of policies in respect to the delivery of services to children with special needs in regular and special schools will be analysed in detail. Attention will be given to controversies about methodologies and instructional strategies in the field. The factors that make for successful inclusion of students with disabilities will also be discussed. Implications for the administration of special education services will be examined. Research design issues in the field will also be addressed.
Unit was previously coded EDU4113, EDU6373
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will incorporate lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will be involved in collaborative projects, discussion and debate together with independent study.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | In class presentation | 50% |
| Literature Review | Literature review 2500 words | 50% |
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.
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:
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.
EDU5373|3|1
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.
Current social, ethical and pedagogical issues and controversies in the field of special education will be examined. A range of policies in respect to the delivery of services to children with special needs in regular and special schools will be analysed in detail. Attention will be given to controversies about methodologies and instructional strategies in the field. The factors that make for successful inclusion of students with disabilities will also be discussed. Implications for the administration of special education services will be examined. Research design issues in the field will also be addressed.
Unit was previously coded EDU4113, EDU6373
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
This unit will incorporate lectures, workshops and tutorials. Students will be involved in collaborative projects, discussion and debate together with independent study.
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.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | In class presentation | 50% |
| Literature Review | Literature review 2500 words | 50% |
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.
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:
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.
EDU5373|3|2