units

EDF3551

Faculty of Education

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Education
OfferedNot offered in 2014

Synopsis

This unit aims to prepare students to teach successfully in inclusive classrooms by learning about various ways the curriculum can be adapted to meet the learning and teaching needs of learners with diverse needs. Students will learn about various teaching practices that could reduce the ability of learners with diverse needs to access the taught curriculum. They will also learn about the key principles of adapting curriculum generally, but also at key transition periods, including when students move into primary school, from primary to secondary settings and from secondary settings to work. They will gain skills in adapting text books, units of work and various learning tasks so that all learners can fully participate and benefit from school curriculum.

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. identify the key principles of adapting curriculum for students with diverse needs
  2. recognise teaching practices that may exclude some students from participating in learning and teaching activities
  3. learn about ways curriculum can be adapted across different subject areas, student populations and at different stages of schooling
  4. work cooperatively with a range of stakeholders in adapting curriculum.

Assessment

Class presentation (2000 words equivalent, 50%)
Lesson planning task (2000 words, 50%)

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:

  • 2 contact hours per week

(b.) Additional requirements

  • 10 hours of independent study per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Education - P-10 and special education