Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour lecture weekly
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
1 x 7-hour independent study weekly
Prerequisites
% = any matching topic, eg BIOL1% includes BIOL1101, BIOL1102 etc
1 Admission into GCGE-Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education
1a Admission into GCIED-Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education
1b Admission into GCCPEP-Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1c Admission into GCLED-Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education
1d Admission into GCWPMHE-Graduate Certificate in Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1e Admission into GCHE-Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
1f Admission into GCIBE-Graduate Certificate in International Baccalaureate Education
1g Admission into GCECE-Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education
1h Admission into MCPEP-Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
1i Admission into MWPMHE-Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education
1j Admission into MISE-Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education
1k Admission into MLE-Master of Leadership in Education
1l Admission into MCPEPA - Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice - 1.5 years
1m Admission into MISEA - Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education - 1.5 years
1n Admission into MEDUA - Master of Education - 1.5 years
1o Admission into MLEA - Master of Leadership in Education - 1.5 years
1p Admission into MWPMHEA - Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education - 1.5 years
2 Admission into BSE-Bachelor of Special Education
2a Admission into MTSEPR-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Primary)
2b Admission into MTSESC-Master of Teaching (Special Education) (Secondary)
2c Admission into GCECP-Graduate Certificate in Education (Cog Psych & Educational Prac)
2d Admission into GCEIB-Graduate Certificate in Education (Intl Baccalaureate Middle Yrs Prog)
2e Admission into GCELM-Graduate Certificate in Education (Leadership and Management)
2f Admission into GCESE-Graduate Certificate in Education (Special Education)
2g Admission into MDPP-Master of Disability Policy and Practice
2h Admission into MDPPA-Master of Disability Policy and Practice [1.5 years]
2i Admission into MED%
3 Admission into BAMTPR-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Primary)
3a Admission into BAMTS-Bachelor of Arts, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
3b Admission into BGSCMTPR-Bachelor of General Science, Master of Teaching (Primary)
3c Admission into BSCMTS-Bachelor of Science, Master of Teaching (Secondary)
4 108 units of study
Must Satisfy: (((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i or 1j or 1k or 1l or 1m or 1n or 1o or 1p)) or ((2 or 2a or 2b or 2c or 2d or 2e or 2f or 2g or 2h or 2i)) or ((3 or 3a or 3b or 3c) and 4))
Enrolment not permitted
1 of EDSP9014, EDSP9026 has been successfully completed
Topic description

This topic will examine theories of learning, principles and practices of formal and informal assessments, theories of curriculum design, and research-based teaching strategies designed to support effective outcomes for students with diverse learning needs. Practical application in educational settings is required.

Educational aims

This topic aims to examine and reflect on theories of learning, assessment and curriculum design for students with diverse learning needs

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Critically discuss processes of learning and connections with effective teaching and assessment strategies
  2. Analyse formal and informal assessment tools and strategies
  3. Apply knowledge gained from formal and informal assessment to design effective learning programs for students with diverse learning needs
  4. Design and evaluate appropriate curriculum and teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning needs of students