EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention
Faculty of Education
EDF5723 Exceptionality: Assessment and intervention is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs EDF5722 and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5723
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5723
1 unit list EDF5723 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC) accredited four-year sequence in psychology.
Prohibition: EDF6510
Overview
This unit focuses on assessment, intervention and research related to exceptionality across the lifespan. Cognitive and behavioural assessment and support for children, adolescents and adults with disabilities, as well as those with academic and other talents, are examined across a range of human service systems. Contemporary models of exceptionality and inclusion will be reviewed and the associated skills will be developed and implemented. Consideration will also be given to psychosocial factors and parenting programs related to providing support to individuals who are exceptional, their families and their support workers. Practice models in line with government policy on disability assessments and related legal and ethical principles including cross-cultural issues and social justice concerns will also be examined.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Participation in class and a sequence of online quizzes (2400 words or equivalent)30%
- Psycho-educational report (2800 words or equivalent)35%
- Case study (2800 words or equivalent)35%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand and evaluate contemporary theoretical concepts of exceptionality and inclusion in light of related research, and the context of legal, ethical, and systemic factors across a range of systems
- 2
Understand psychosocial factors fostering the acceptance of exceptionality
- 3
Apply knowledge and skills in relation to facilitative support programs for family, friends, teachers and others working with exceptional individuals
- 4
Understand the nature, identification, accommodations and interventions associated with learning difficulties and exceptional abilities
- 5
Demonstrate advanced skills and critical orientation to undertaking functional analysis and behaviour analysis in relation to school and developmental problems including within the context of positive behaviour support (PBS).
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials36 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 288 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- 3 contact hours per week
(b.) Additional requirements
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per week
Teaching in the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology course adopts an approach known as the flipped classroom or blended learning. This means students complete online activities and out of class readings in preparation for their time in class which may include: case-based teaching; enquiry-based learning; peer assisted learning; problem-based learning; professional experience; research activities; role plays; research: formulation, planning and related activities; simulation and virtual practice with video-based feedback' and student group presentations.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Gerald Wurf
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Louise McLean
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5723?
You need EDF5722 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after EDF5723?
EDF5723 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including EDF5741.
When is EDF5723 offered?
In 2020, EDF5723 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5723?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5723 have an exam?
No. EDF5723 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 12
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.250
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021