Learning Difficulties and Disabilities: An Introduction

• • Topics will be available to enrolled students in the subjects Learning Management System site approximately one week prior to the commencement of the teaching period.

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Elective

• UNE-SPE-DEG-2020

Special requirements

• EquipmentDetails - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
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  Textbook requirements:

  Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

  Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

  Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

This subject provides a basic overview and introduction to the broad areas of learning difficulties and learning disabilities as presented by children in educational settings. With a focus on a range of physical impairments, neurological and/or psychological disorders, and developmental conditions, students will be introduced to the common types, characteristics, names and terminology used in educational settings when managing students with one or more of these conditions. Students will gain a greater understanding of how to identify and negotiate common features in such behaviours, and what may be suitable responses. Reflective and formal written exercises will broaden and empower students' understandings of how children with special needs can be included in mainstream classrooms.

Assessment 1: 1500 words. Assessment Notes: Written task. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2 Assessment 2: 2500 words. Assessment Notes: Case Study Response. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4

• Assessment 1 (40%)
• Assessment 2 (60%)