MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Education Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
GED0134
Introduction to exceptionality
Dr G F Best
8 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students would be
expected to have knowledge and understanding of children with special needs and
skills in identifying exceptionality in the developmental areas of hearing,
vision and language.
Synopsis This subject is designed to provide a developmental overview of
exceptional children, based on an understanding of normal intellectual, social,
emotional and physical development. Students will be required to participate in
lecture-discussions and practical sessions.
Assessment Examination: 50% + Written assignment: 50%
Recommended texts
- Ashman A and Elkins J Educating children with special needs 2nd edn
Prentice-Hall, 1994
- Butler S R (ed.) The exceptional child HBJ, 1990
- Hallahan D P and Kauffman J M Exceptional children: Introduction to
special education Prentice-Hall, l988
- Haslem R N A and Valletutti P J Medical problems in the classroom
2nd edn, Pro-ed, 1985
- Naring N G and McCormick L Exceptional children and youth 5th edn,
Merrill, 1990
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