Key facts
UNE unit code: EDUC306
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- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
As a primary school teacher, you are likely to encounter a wide range of students with differing and specific learning needs; including students who experience learning difficulties, and gifted and talented students.
This development unit investigates the strategies you need to teach in multi-level classrooms (multi-ability and multi-grade/stage/age). You will learn how best to plan, manage and respond to challenging behaviours associated with boredom of gifted and talented students, or with common disabilities and disorders that may affect your students (Asperger Syndrome, Attention deficit disorder(ADD) and Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(ADHD), Oppositional defiant disorder(ODD), Compulsive disorder(CD), Anxiety and Depression).
You will learn how to identify the characteristics of each disorder, and plan and manage lessons in order to promote student engagement in a positive mainstream classroom.
You will complete 20 days of professional experience in a primary school.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
This unit requires contact with children in an educational setting. Before entering the setting all students must have completed online Anaphylaxis training, an online Child Protection module, and have obtained a valid NSW Working with Children Check clearance (for those students wishing to complete their placement in NSW) or equivalent (for those students wishing to complete their placement outside NSW). For more information see
This unit addresses Australian Professional Standards for Teachers at the Graduate Stage, otherwise referred to as Graduate Teacher Standard Descriptors (GTSD).
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:
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning (GTSD 1.1.1);
- demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching and ensuring student safety to support inclusive student participation and engagement by meeting the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities, including gifted and talented (GTSD 1.5.1, 3.1.1, 4.1.1, 4.5.1, 5.4.1);
- demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement (GTSD 3.5.1);
- demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour (GTSD 4.3.1);
- demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability (GTSD 1.6.1); and
- demonstrate competence during professional placement in a school setting (GTSD 2.3.1, 4.3.1, 5.1.1, 6.3.1).
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 | Written assessment. Relates to GTSD: 1.1.1, 3.5.1, 4.3.1 No. Words: 2000 equivalent |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Lesson plan. Relates to GTSD: 1.5.1, 1.6.1, 3.1.1, 4.1.1, 4.5.1, 5.4.1 No. Words: 2000 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | All offerings | Professional Experience 20 days. Students are required to complete 20 days of school-based professional experience in an Australian School and receive a satisfactory report from their supervisor(s) in order to successfully pass this unit.Relates to GSTD: 2.3.1, 4.3.1, 5.1.1, 6.3.1 |
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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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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