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EDU5373 Foundation Studies and Current Issues in Special Education
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Current social, ethical and pedagogical issues and controversies in the field of special education will be examined. A range of policies in respect to the delivery of services to children with special needs in regular and special schools will be analysed in detail. Attention will be given to controversies about methodologies and instructional strategies in the field. The factors that make for successful inclusion of students with disabilities will also be discussed. Implications for the administration of special education services will be examined. Research design issues in the field will also be addressed.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
Q17Graduate Certificate of Education (Learning Difficulties)
Q18Graduate Certificate of Education (Special Education)
SPAAFELearning Difficulties Area of Specialisation
SPAAFFSpecial Education Area of Specialisation
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011