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EDPD5015: Designing for Access to the Curriculum
2024 unit information
This unit of study explores the design and development of educational programs that allow students with special education needs to access the general curriculum on the same basis as their peers. Current research in inclusive curriculum design will be explored together with a critical analysis of the political and controversial issues related to the design of such curricula. Concepts of universal design for learning, selection and design of curriculum adjustments, and evidence-based instructional practices will be examined. Students will critically reflect on these principles and concepts within the context of their professional practice.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate skills in the analysis of research to identify quality teaching practices for students with additional learning needs
- LO2. demonstrate knowledge of curriculum analysis and design for students with additional learning needs
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the diversity of backgrounds and needs students bring to a range of learning environments
- LO4. demonstrate knowledge for designing curriculum-based assessment protocols and functional assessment to determine long term and short term learning goals
- LO5. demonstrate knowledge of links between assessment of student learning, and planning and reporting
- LO6. articulate knowledge and skills in designing the curriculum in the key learning areas to meet the full range of student learning needs
- LO7. demonstrate knowledge of literacy and numeracy development in designing an integrated curriculum and planning instruction for students with additional learning needs
- LO8. articulate knowledge of specialised and assistive technology to facilitate curriculum adjustments
- LO9. articulate an understanding of how to facilitate learning of students through collaboration with families and allied professionals, and the use of peers, teacher aides and assistants, and volunteers
- LO10. apply knowledge, skills and values in accordance with appropriate aims and outcomes of the University of Sydney: Generic Attributes of Graduates policy. In particular, this unit supports those skills and attributes relating to ethical, social and professional understanding; personal and intellectual autonomy and research and inquiry.
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