Unit of Study: EDPD5001 - Students with Special Educational Needs
It is intended that this unit of study will examine the general and specific characteristics and learning requirements of children with intellectual, physical, language, sensory, learning, behavioural and/or emotional disabilities and an understanding of disability issues, legislation and policy, with a particular emphasis on NSW policies, documents and handbooks. Through the study and discussion of theory and research related to such disabilities and issues, students will be guided more explicitly to an understanding and critical evaluation of research literature in these fields, focusing particularly upon the cognitive, effective, social, and behavioural needs and characteristics of such children. This focus is intended to enable the reading of professional publications with understanding, and to develop skills of critical review and analysis necessary for the evaluation of research in the field.
Unit coordinator: Associate Professor David Evans
Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs
Assessment: seminar paper involving a review of theoretical and research literature; a research interpretation and evaluation critique
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Doctor of Education
The Doctor of Education offers candidates the opportunity for advanced self-reflective research into the education profession and professional practice in education. The specific aim of the Doctor of Education is to develop research professionals, through completion of coursework and a research thesis.
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a one semester program for leaders and future leaders in education in a dynamic climate or educational change and innovation. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is for trained teachers who wish to better understand educational theory and research. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Master of Education
The Master of Education (MEd) is one of the largest postgraduate coursework programs in Australia, and is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Master of Education (Research)
This course focuses primarily on research in the area of education.
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Master of Philosophy in Education
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing research in the area of Education but not eligible to undertake a PhD.
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