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EDUP4009: Principles and Practice for All Learners A

Semester 1, 2024 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Meeting the education needs of students with disabilities, sensory and physical disabilities, and emotional and behaviour disorders is a requirement of the Disability Standards for Education (2005). This unit of study provides an in depth examination of legislation and policy, and a detailed exploration of quality education practice that is required to assist teachers in meeting the requirements of this policy and legislation. Further, it will offer students an opportunity to make direct links to classroom practice. Focus will be given to the cycle of teaching and learning and planning to meet individual needs of students.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 4
Prerequisites
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138 credit points
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Cathy Little, cathy.little@sydney.edu.au
The census date for this unit availability is 2 April 2024
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small continuous assessment 4. Individual reflections
n/a
10% Multiple weeks 500 words
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5 LO7 LO8
Presentation 1a. Speed share
Short oral presentation
10% Week 03
Due date: 07 Mar 2024 at 08:00
3 mins
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO6 LO3 LO2
Assignment 1b. Literature review
Written literature review
30% Week 05
Due date: 21 Mar 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6
Assignment 2. Discussion paper
n/a
30% Week 07
Due date: 11 Apr 2024 at 23:59
1000 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO7
Assignment 3. Summative overview
n/a
20% Week 11
Due date: 06 May 2024 at 21:00
700 words
Outcomes assessed: LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8

Assessment summary

  • Literature review: This assignment requires you to research and report on an educational need that a student in your class may present with.
  • Speed share: You will give a short, 3 minute presentation to the class discussing your chosen educational need.
  • Discussion paper: This paper requires you to discuss the educational implications of your chosen educational need for the school community, teachers, students, peers and families.
  • Summative overview:  Develop a "message to my teacher" artefact that could be given to or used by a teacher by a student with your chosen educational need. Examine 2 of your peers' messages. Using the understandings you have gained from your own research, reflect on the content and implications of their findings for you as a teacher.
  • Individual reflections
Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a High distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a Distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name

Mark range

Description

High distinction

85 - 100

 

Distinction

75 - 84

 

Credit

65 - 74

 

Pass

50 - 64

 

Fail

0 - 49

When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

 

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For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website  provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.  

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy 2023 reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy 2023. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Week 01 The Realities of Education for All Learners Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Systems, policy and practice Seminar (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO8
Week 03 Assignment 1 Speed Share Presentation (2 hr) LO3 LO7
Week 04 Effective, inclusive class-wide practice: Responding to student diversity Seminar (2 hr) LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 05 Effective, inclusive class-wide practice: Multi-tiered systems of support Seminar (2 hr) LO3 LO7 LO8
Week 06 Effective, inclusive class-wide practice: Assessment and data-based decision making Seminar (2 hr) LO3 LO4
Week 07 Effective, inclusive class-wide practice: Universal Design for Learning Seminar (2 hr) LO3 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 08 School visit 1- Focus: Assessment and collaboration Field trip (4 hr) LO3 LO5 LO8
Week 09 School visit 2 - Focus: Inclusive practice Field trip (4 hr) LO3 LO5 LO8
Week 10 Effective, inclusive class-wide practice: Interdisciplinary collaboration Seminar (2 hr) LO6 LO7 LO8

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/13426

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 4 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 80-100 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Reading List, available on Canvas.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. interpret federal and state legislation relating to the education of students with special education needs
  • LO2. interpret policy relating to the education of students with special education needs
  • LO3. identify strategies that support the participation of students with disabilities in education
  • LO4. interpret a range of assessment protocols related to the education of students with special education needs
  • LO5. demonstrate skills of collaboration when working with peers
  • LO6. demonstrate skills of curriculum analysis across all the syllabus areas
  • LO7. demonstrate in classroom planning the knowledge, skills and values required to cater effectively for a diverse range of students
  • LO8. reflect on professional practices in catering for the diverse needs of students.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level – UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.1.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of physical, social and intellectual development and characteristics of students and how these may affect learning.
1.2.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of research into how students learn and the implications for teaching.
1.3.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of teaching strategies that are responsive to the learning strengths and needs of students from diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
1.4.1 T P (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of the impact of culture, cultural identity and linguistic background on the education of students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds.
1.5.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
3.5.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate a range of verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to support student engagement.
4.1.1 T P A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.4.1 T P A (Graduate) Describe strategies that support students’ wellbeing and safety working within school and/or system, curriculum and legislative requirements.
6.4.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for continued professional learning and the implications for improved student learning.
7.2.1 T P A (Graduate) Understand the relevant legislative, administrative and organisational policies and processes required for teachers according to school stage.
7.4.1 T P A (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers’ professional knowledge and practice.

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

We welcome feedback on this unit of study. Please take time to offer constructive written feedback at the end of semester. The teaching team is committed to the participation of learners in the process of planning and evaluation of courses.

Please supply your Lecturer with a copy of your current WWCC.

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

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