Exceptionality: assessment and intervention
Lecturer-in-charge to be advised
12 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton
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Prerequisites: An approved four-year sequence in psychology
* Quota:
10
Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have increased their knowledge, skills and competence in the field of exceptionality; acquired a critical approach to knowledge; developed appropriate attitudes towards individuals with special needs; increased professional competence.
Synopsis This subject focuses on the psycho-educational study of exceptional children and adolescents. Attention will be given to both disabled and gifted persons. Areas covered will include definitions and basic concepts, aetiology, characteristics and classification, psychological and educational assessment and diagnosis, instructional and management planning and the delivery of special services in a variety of settings including institutions, hospitals, clinics, centres and schools.
Assessment Essay (3000 words): 30%
* Case study: 70%
Recommended texts
Ashman A and Conway R Using cognitive methods in the classroom Routledge, 1993
Ashman A and Elkins J Educating children with special needs Prentice-Hall, 1994
Bachor D G and Crealock C Instructional strategies for students with special needs Prentice-Hall, 1986
Kaufman A S Assessing adolescent and adult intelligence Allyn and Bacon, 1990
Salvia J and Ysseldyke J Assessment in special and remedial education Houghton Mifflin, 1988
Sattler J M WISC-111 and WPPS-R supplement Sattler, 1992
Westwood P Commonsense methods for children with special needs Routledge, 1993
Worley M Bailey D and Sugai G Effective teaching: Principles and procedures of applied behavior analysis with exceptional students Allyn and Bacon, 1988
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