EDF3078 Teaching and learning of students needing increased support
Faculty of Education
EDF3078 Teaching and learning of students needing increased support is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2027 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2027
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
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Requisites
Before EDF3078
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After EDF3078
No unit lists EDF3078 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
This unit develops your knowledge and first-hand experience of working with learners who may require a higher degree of support for learning to ensure equitable participation and engagement at school. These are typically learners whose personal circumstances are more than usually complex and who may experience barriers or exclusion due to one or more factors including (but not limited to) disabilities/impairments or health concerns. Evidence-based strategies for curriculum design and the use of technology will be explored along with ways they may be instrumental in supporting the needs of these learners and their peers. You will build your knowledge of support services in schools and the community that are relevant to learners. You will develop expertise and experience in the skills of consulting, negotiating and facilitating as related to the roles of integration teacher, teaching assistants, families and professionals from a range of sectors, such as health professionals, social workers and out-of-home carers, who may be involved with the education, wellbeing and future success of these learners.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus, block |
Assessment
- Literature review (1600 words or equivalent)Written40%
- Case study: Practice for supporting diverse learners (2400 words or equivalent)Written60%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
understand the professional implications for supporting the wellbeing of learners with disabilities and their future success in a variety of educational settings and across the school years
- 2
develop skills in using evidence-based approaches for curriculum design and technology to remove barriers for the access, participation and engagement of learners with disabilities
- 3
identify community and school resources and supports available for learners with disabilities
- 4
understand the role of, and develop skills to collaborate with, other personnel (including teacher assistants), family members and other professionals when supporting the higher needs of learners with disabilities
- 5
create evidence-based teaching resources relevant to curriculum design, transition planning, professional collaboration or the use of technology and reflect upon their use using professional practice frameworks.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures6 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Penny Round
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Penny Round
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF3078?
EDF3078 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is EDF3078 offered?
In 2027, EDF3078 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF3078?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF3078 have an exam?
No. EDF3078 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.