Key facts
UNE unit code: EDSP352
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
As a teacher, you need to deliberately plan for teaching behaviours that support learning in your classroom.
This unit explores processes for providing multi-tiered systems of support for behaviour and gives you some insight into evidence-based strategies for students with disabilities, learning difficulties or giftedness in your classroom.
There are times when more intense intervention is needed to reduce the significant challenging behaviours. This course will help you recognise, assess and respond to the needs of every student.
Learn how to articulate clear and appropriate learning goals for your classes and design positive behaviour plans for groups of students.
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Special Education (Primary)/Bachelor of Disabilities Studies will complete 20 days of professional experience in a special school, special education unit or an inclusive school environment.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Students enrolled in the BSpecEd(Prim)/BDS will complete 20 days of Professional Experience in a special school, special education unit or an inclusive school environment where the majority of the experience is with students with identified special needs.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- engage in well-informed discussion about the influences on behaviour for students with disabilities, learning difficulties and giftedness;
- explain multi-tiered systems of positive behaviour support in contemporary schools, with reference to school and system policies;
- apply evidence-based processes for the assessment of behaviour and be able to monitor and report on student behaviour in class and in everyday living contexts;
- design positive behaviour plans, drawing on a range of strategies for engagement, and articulating clear and appropriate learning goals for behaviours in lesson preparation; and
- interpret reports on significant challenging behaviour and develop a multi-tiered response to change the behaviour in an educational or everyday living context.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Online assessment task. No. Words: 2000 (equivalent) |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Written Assessment Task. No. Words: 2000 |
| Professional Experience | Yes | All offerings | Students enrolled in the BSpecEd/BDS will achieve an SR result for 20 days of Professional Experience in a special school, special education unit or an inclusive school environment where the majority of the experience is with students with identified special needs. |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
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