EDF6614

Inclusive and special education practice 2 ( 12 points, SCA Band 0, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr J Deppeler

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Evening)

Synopsis: A minimum of thirty days of appropriate supervised inclusive and special education professional practice experiences in school-based settings can be spread across the semester or taken in one or more intensive block periods. Units EDF6602 and EDF6614 meet the requirements for registered teachers working as a special education professional in Victorian schools. Students must have their placements approved by the practicum coordinator, Dr Joanne Deppeler.

Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit, participants should have gained school-based experience; an understanding of the principles which influence current inclusive education, approaches for supporting student diversity; and will have developed knowledge and skills appropriate to improving their professional practice.

Assessment: Practicum Report totalling 3000 words comprises (Part A: 1500-2000 words and Part B: 750-1000 words): 50% + Reflective Journal (2500 words): 30% + Practicum Diary (1000 words): 20%. The time involved in practicum placement activities have been taken into account in designing the other work to be assessed in this unit.

Contact Hours: 3 hours per week

Prerequisites: EDF6601. Students must also have successfully completed or be concurrently enrolled in EDF6602 and have the approval of the unit coordinator