Key Features
• Provides theoretical knowledge and practicum experience to teach students of various disabilities types
• Fully taught by academic staff from Flinders University and supported by qualified local tutors
• Provides an option for those who have completed National Institute of Education (NIE) - Diploma in Special Education (DISE) and desire to upgrade their qualifications to a degree level.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
A wide variety of teaching methods are used in this course. These include lectures by Flinders University staff and tutorials by local tutors, small group discussions and experiential learning where students are given an opportunity to develop and practise skills acquired from the course. Students are also required to complete observations, conduct case studies and implement curriculum designs as a requirement for assessment.
• Provides theoretical knowledge and practicum experience to teach students of various disabilities types
• Fully taught by academic staff from Flinders University and supported by qualified local tutors
• Provides an option for those who have completed National Institute of Education (NIE) - Diploma in Special Education (DISE) and desire to upgrade their qualifications to a degree level.
Teaching Methods and Assessment
A wide variety of teaching methods are used in this course. These include lectures by Flinders University staff and tutorials by local tutors, small group discussions and experiential learning where students are given an opportunity to develop and practise skills acquired from the course. Students are also required to complete observations, conduct case studies and implement curriculum designs as a requirement for assessment.
Learning Objectives
The programme aims to develop graduates who will be able to:
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills of effective teaching and learning principles for students with special educational needs
• Develop and critically analyse curriculum for students with special educational needs
• Establish classroom environments that are conducive to high quality learning outcomes
• Integrate theoretical principles in real life application of teaching children and adolescents with special educational needs
• Act professionally and work collaboratively with parents and other professionals
Trainers
The programme is taught by faculty staff of the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law & Theology, Flinders University and supported by local tutors.
The programme aims to develop graduates who will be able to:
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and skills of effective teaching and learning principles for students with special educational needs
• Develop and critically analyse curriculum for students with special educational needs
• Establish classroom environments that are conducive to high quality learning outcomes
• Integrate theoretical principles in real life application of teaching children and adolescents with special educational needs
• Act professionally and work collaboratively with parents and other professionals
Trainers
The programme is taught by faculty staff of the Faculty of Education, Humanities, Law & Theology, Flinders University and supported by local tutors.
Target Participants / Minimum Admission:
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Admission Requirements.
Course Structure
16 modules
Duration
2 years
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