Unit Set Information

Special Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2018 : Code SPAARN

This specialisation equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to teach children with diverse abilities in inclusive settings as well children in Special Education Schools and Centres.

Disclaimer

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at Mount Lawley

Related Careers

Teacher, Primary Teacher, Special Education Teacher

Employment Opportunities

The Master of Teaching (Primary) qualifies graduates to teach junior, middle and upper primary students in government and non-government schools.

Specialisation Structure

Students must select a minimum of 30 credit points from the following units:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU6220 ^Programs and Curricula for Students with High Support Needs10
EDU6271 ^Managing the Behaviour of Students with Special Educational Needs10
EDU6584 ^Strategies for Learning Difficulties15
EDU6477 ^Direct Instruction and Teaching Effectiveness in Special Education15

^ Core Option


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.

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