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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.
This unit examines the impact of significant disability and complex needs on the lives of individuals and their capacity to be included in schools and society. It explores effective practice for individuals with complex needs and the development of academic programs, social and interpersonal skills, motor competencies and effective communication. Teaching and learning techniques will be analysed with respect to the impact on student learning, participation and relationships with peers. Additionally, barriers and supports will be identified, interpreted and discussed in light of their impact on school learning experiences. Finally, collaborations with families, advocates and support agencies will be reviewed and synthesised to analyse how to effectively use external school support.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures (online and face-to-face), tutorials, guest speakers, role-plays, implementing assistive technology and practical classroom intervention experiences.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Individual presentation, plus group activity | 50% |
| Report | Case study report | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Individual presentation, plus group activity | 50% |
| Report | Case study report | 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.
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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.
This unit examines the impact of significant disability and complex needs on the lives of individuals and their capacity to be included in schools and society. It explores effective practice for individuals with complex needs and the development of academic programs, social and interpersonal skills, motor competencies and effective communication. Teaching and learning techniques will be analysed with respect to the impact on student learning, participation and relationships with peers. Additionally, barriers and supports will be identified, interpreted and discussed in light of their impact on school learning experiences. Finally, collaborations with families, advocates and support agencies will be reviewed and synthesised to analyse how to effectively use external school support.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Lectures (online and face-to-face), tutorials, guest speakers, role-plays, implementing assistive technology and practical classroom intervention experiences.
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 School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Individual presentation, plus group activity | 50% |
| Report | Case study report | 50% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Presentation | Individual presentation, plus group activity | 50% |
| Report | Case study report | 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.
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