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ECH333: Developmental Difference and Disability
This unit introduces students to working with children with a range of differences and disabilities. A primary emphasis is working with families. Students also consider working as part of a multidisciplinary team. During the unit, students explore conceptions of inclusive education and features of inclusive environments and communities, consider theoretical models of disability, develop their understanding of appropriate terminology and language and acquire skills in developing Individualised Family Service Plans, Individual Education Plans, selecting appropriate generic, specific instructional strategies and techniques for evaluating outcomes of interventions. Students also learn to communicate using alternative communication systems.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (Session Dates: 16 April, 28 May) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Dr Kathy Cologon |
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| NCCW(s): | ABEC212, ECH320 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Institute of Early Childhood |
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