013006 Educating Students with Special Needs

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Kirsty Young

This subject examines issues in Special Education and how secondary teachers can meet the challenges presented by students with learning or behavioural difficulties. It considers strategies for identifying students with special needs and developing effective programming to meet their needs. Topics include alternative curricula and pathways, adaptations and accommodations, types and purposes of assessment, support services available, adapting written materials, exam provisions, proactive approaches to behaviour management, and interventions and/or supports for students with problem behaviour.

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $499.75
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,860.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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