Disorders in Development (4792.9)
| Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Education |
| Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Education |
Availability
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This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:
- Version 6 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 28/10/2011
- Version 7 - Start Date: 01/01/2012 End Date: 31/12/2012
- Version 4 - Start Date: 01/01/2004 End Date: 31/12/2006
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/01/1998 End Date: 31/12/2000
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2001 End Date: 31/12/2001
- Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2002 End Date: 31/12/2002
- Version 5 - Start Date: 01/01/2007 End Date: 31/12/2008
- Version 8 - Start Date: 01/01/2013 End Date: 31/12/2017
- Version 9 - Start Date: 01/01/2018 End Date: 01/01/2018
Syllabus
This subject will explore social, contextual and cognitive issues to do with the development of learning difficulties with particular reference to the apparent 'failure' of otherwise normal children in mainstream schooling. The effects of sustained learning difficulties on behaviour and the consequent development of instrumental/ritual approaches to learning tasks will also be considered. In addition, the subject will examine the important role the teacher should play in mediating the learning of children experiencing learning difficulties.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Understanding of social and cognitive factors involved in promoting and sustaining learning difficulties; and
2. General understanding of theoretical and practical issues to do with supporting children experiencing learning difficulties both individually and within classroom teaching.
Contact Hours
Up to four hours or equivalent a week.
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Incompatible Units
None.
Equivalent Units
None.