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SPED929 – Advanced Orientation and Mobility for Instructors in Training
2017 – S1 External
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Desiree Gallimore
Contact via (02) 9412 9300
Susan Silveira
Contact via (02) 9872 0248
8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
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| Credit points |
Credit points
4
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MDisabilityStud and permission by special approval
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit provides an in-depth examination of the major orientation and mobility theories and approaches necessary for delivering complex Orientation and Mobility services to people with multiple disabilities including vision impairment. This is an elective that is only available to Guide Dogs NSW/ACT sponsored students.
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Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
- Use advanced electronic and sonar-based technology involved in providing orientation and mobility services to complex client-cases
- Specify approaches required to meet the orientation and mobility needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions
- Describe the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery
- Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| Critical review | 20% | No | 21/04/2017 |
| Research paper | 50% | No | 05/05/2017 |
| Skill competency demonstration | 30% | No | During on campus session |
Critical review
Due: 21/04/2017
Weighting: 20%
The purpose of this assessment is to develop a critical approach to the literature that defines the field of orientation and mobility.
Your assessment should be presented in the APA style of writing and referencing. The word count for this assessment is 1500 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
- Specify approaches required to meet the orientation and mobility needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions
- Describe the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery
Research paper
Due: 05/05/2017
Weighting: 50%
The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate an understanding of the specific orientation and mobility topic you have chosen by applying and integrating literature sources.
Your assessment should be presented in the APA style of writing and referencing. The word count for this assessment is 2500 words.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Describe the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery
- Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature
Skill competency demonstration
Due: During on campus session
Weighting: 30%
The purpose of this assessment is to demonstrate the capacity to engage with an audience in a way that is meaningful, and facilitates good information exchange. Students will work in small groups to construct and then present on a topic during the on campus session:
Groups and choice of topics will be negotiated early in the semester.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
- Use advanced electronic and sonar-based technology involved in providing orientation and mobility services to complex client-cases
- Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature
Delivery and Resources
All resources will be provided to the student.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central. Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Academic Honesty Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/academic_honesty/policy.html
Assessment Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/assessment/policy_2016.html
Grade Appeal Policy http://mq.edu.au/policy/docs/gradeappeal/policy.html
Complaint Management Procedure for Students and Members of the Public http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/complaint_management/procedure.html
Disruption to Studies Policy (in effect until Dec 4th, 2017): http://www.mq.edu.au/policy/docs/disruption_studies/policy.html
Special Consideration Policy (in effect from Dec 4th, 2017): https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/special-consideration
In addition, a number of other policies can be found in the Learning and Teaching Category of Policy Central.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/support/student_conduct/
Results
Results shown in iLearn, or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au.
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Learning Skills
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Student Services and Support
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
Student Enquiries
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
IT Help
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
Graduate Capabilities
PG - Capable of Professional and Personal Judgment and Initiative
Our postgraduates will demonstrate a high standard of discernment and common sense in their professional and personal judgment. They will have the ability to make informed choices and decisions that reflect both the nature of their professional work and their personal perspectives.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
- Describe the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery
PG - Discipline Knowledge and Skills
Our postgraduates will be able to demonstrate a significantly enhanced depth and breadth of knowledge, scholarly understanding, and specific subject content knowledge in their chosen fields.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Use advanced electronic and sonar-based technology involved in providing orientation and mobility services to complex client-cases
- Specify approaches required to meet the orientation and mobility needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Research paper
PG - Critical, Analytical and Integrative Thinking
Our postgraduates will be capable of utilising and reflecting on prior knowledge and experience, of applying higher level critical thinking skills, and of integrating and synthesising learning and knowledge from a range of sources and environments. A characteristic of this form of thinking is the generation of new, professionally oriented knowledge through personal or group-based critique of practice and theory.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Identify best practice service delivery and duty of care approaches in complex client cases
- Use advanced electronic and sonar-based technology involved in providing orientation and mobility services to complex client-cases
- Specify approaches required to meet the orientation and mobility needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions
- Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Research paper
PG - Research and Problem Solving Capability
Our postgraduates will be capable of systematic enquiry; able to use research skills to create new knowledge that can be applied to real world issues, or contribute to a field of study or practice to enhance society. They will be capable of creative questioning, problem finding and problem solving.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Critically appraise and analyse related professional literature
Assessment tasks
- Critical review
- Skill competency demonstration
PG - Effective Communication
Our postgraduates will be able to communicate effectively and convey their views to different social, cultural, and professional audiences. They will be able to use a variety of technologically supported media to communicate with empathy using a range of written, spoken or visual formats.
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcomes
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
- Specify approaches required to meet the orientation and mobility needs of clients experiencing a broad range of vision loss and multi-disabling medical conditions
- Describe the concept of risk management and its importance to complex client service delivery
Assessment task
- Skill competency demonstration
PG - Engaged and Responsible, Active and Ethical Citizens
Our postgraduates will be ethically aware and capable of confident transformative action in relation to their professional responsibilities and the wider community. They will have a sense of connectedness with others and country and have a sense of mutual obligation. They will be able to appreciate the impact of their professional roles for social justice and inclusion related to national and global issues
This graduate capability is supported by:
Learning outcome
- Explain the legal and ethical obligations of orientation and mobility service delivery
Assessment task
- Skill competency demonstration