You will be provided with six short answer questions that are linked with topics 1 and 2 of the unit. the questions are based on those that appear at the conclusion of Chapters 1 and 2 of your required text: Foreman & Arthur-Kelly (2017).  You are required to complete three of the six questions, drawing upon wider reading in your responses.

For Assessments 2 and 3, you will be addressing the following scenario, with a focus on different learners in the two Assessment items. for one of the two Assessments, please select a learner who is either deaf or blind (i.e., severe vision impairment or hearing loss). For the other Assessment, please select a learner who is hard of hearing or has low vision (i.e., moderate vision impairment or hearing loss).

Scenario:  You are a member of a team that is supporting a learner who is either deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), or blind or has low vision (BLV). The executive of either (a) a preschool or school, or (b) a community or vocational agency (your choice), has approached your team seeking assistance with transitioning the focus learner into the school, community or vocational setting. The executive has expressed concerns about the attitudes of some staff members regarding the learner's transition, including comments about perceived additional teaching and/or programming demands and time taken away from working with other learners/clients.

Your team has decided to respond to the executive's concerns by presenting an overview of key research findings related to:  - the impact of teacher attitudes and educational leadership on student outcomes, and  - collaboration and teamwork among professionals in inclusive education settings.

You will present this overview in an accessible and practical format which addresses the features of the particular setting and the concerns of its staff. Your overview should include examples of best practice which are relevant to the setting.

Notes: - For SPED912 O&M students, please alter the scenario to a setting that is appropriate for your professional activities - It is expected that your essay will include a brief overview of the learner and setting and any other background information that will help to contextualise your approach - If you are basing your assessment on a real learner, please ensure that all identifiable information is removed - If you do not have access to learners with hearing loss or vision impairment, please email the Unit Convenor to obtain a learner profile/s that may be used or modified - Please ensure you follow APA referencing guidelines and include a reference list.

For Assessments 2 and 3, you will be addressing the following scenario, with a focus on different learners in the two Assessment items. for one of the two Assessments, please select a learner who is either deaf or blind (i.e., severe vision impairment or hearing loss). For the other Assessment, please select a learner who is hard of hearing or has low vision (i.e., moderate vision impairment or hearing loss).

Scenario:  You are a member of a team that is supporting a learner who is either deaf or hard of hearing (DHH), or blind or has low vision (BLV). The executive of either (a) a preschool or school, or (b) a community or vocational agency (your choice), has approached your team seeking assistance with transitioning the focus learner into the school, community or vocational setting. 

Your team has decided to respond by developing a Transition Resource Package that promotes the successful transition and inclusion of the learner. It is anticipated that the package will promote positive attitudes and behaviours among staff, the learner's peers and the broader school community or agency. 

Drawing upon relevant literature, prepare an outline of the Transition Resource Package. you may with to include the following components: - An explanation of the overall purpose/aim of the resource package and anticipated outcomes. This may be presented in bullet format. - A summary (e.g., in table format) of the planned activities that will be undertaken with staff and/or the learner's peers over a six-hour period (e.g., whole-day staff development or series of shorter sessions). Your package should include some description of the activities and sample resources or worksheets (if relevant) as appendices. - An explanation of how you would evaluate the success (or otherwise) of the resource package.

Notes:  - For SPED912 O&M students, please alter the scenario to a setting that is appropriate for your professional activities   - If you are basing your assessment on a real learner, please ensure that all identifiable information is removed - If you do not have access to learners with hearing loss or vision impairment, please email the Unit Convenor to obtain a learner profile/s that may be used or modified - Please ensure you follow APA referencing guidelines and include a reference list.