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EDTE2480 – Key Competencies in Inclusive Education

2020 – Session 2, Special circumstance

Notice

As part of Phase 3 of our return to campus plan, most units will now run tutorials, seminars and other small group learning activities on campus for the second half-year, while keeping an online version available for those students unable to return or those who choose to continue their studies online.

To check the availability of face to face activities for your unit, please go to timetable viewer. To check detailed information on unit assessments visit your unit's iLearn space or consult your unit convenor.

General Information

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Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit convenor and teaching staff Unit Convenor
Poulomee Datta
poulomee.datta@mq.edu.au
Contact via Email
29 WW, Office Number 236
Tuesdays, 2-4 pm
Credit points Credit points
10
Prerequisites Prerequisites
80cp at 1000 level or above including (EDUC107 or EDUC1070) or ((EDUC105 or EDUC1050) and (EDUC106 or EDUC1060))
Corequisites Corequisites
Co-badged status Co-badged status
Unit description Unit description

This unit provides an introduction to special and inclusive educational principles and practices. There is a focus on the development of key competencies in understanding the policy, principles and teacher role in inclusive education; understanding diverse learners; establishing an inclusive classroom environment and designing inclusive curriculum and teaching interventions. Emphasis is placed on strategies that equip teachers to work with all students in regular classroom environments.

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:

  • ULO1: Demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legislative and policy responsibilities of teachers as related to educational provision for students with special and diverse learning needs.
  • ULO2: Apply processes of identifying specific learning needs and support strategies for a diverse range of learners including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students with special learning needs.
  • ULO3: Plan, implement and evaluate programs that incorporate effective teaching interventions for all students.
  • ULO4: Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles of classroom management that address the impact of special educational needs in the inclusive classroom.
  • ULO5: Devise and implement strategies for engaging in meaningful collaboration with parents, caregivers and professionals that contributes to the developments of an effective learning community.

General Assessment Information

General Assessment Information

MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ASSESSMENTS, INCLUDING  DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS AND RUBRICS,  ARE LOCATED ON THE iLEARN WEBSITE. 

Assessment Presentation and Submission Guidelines

Please follow these guidelines when you submit each assignment:

  • Allow a left and right-hand margin of at least 2cm in all assignments.
  • Please type all assignments using 12-point font and 1.5 spacing.
  • All assessments must be submitted through Turnitin in .doc or .pdf format
  • It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that all assessments are successfully submitted through Turnitin.
  • Faculty assignment cover sheets are NOT required.

Draft Submissions & Turnitin Originality Reports

  • Students may use Turnitin’s Originality Report as a learning tool to improve their academic writing if this option is made available in the unit.
  • Students are strongly encouraged to upload a draft copy of each assessment to Turnitin at least one week prior to the due date to obtain an Originality Report.
  • The Originality Report provides students with a similarity index that may indicate if plagiarism has occurred. Students will be able to make amendments to their drafts prior to their final submission on the due date.
  • Generally, one Originality Report is generated every 24 hours up to the due date.

Please note:

  • Students should regularly save a copy of all assignments before submission,
  • Students are responsible for checking that their submission has been successful and has been submitted by the due date and time.
  • It is not the responsibility of unit staff to contact students who have failed to submit assignments. If you have any missing items of assessment, it is your responsibility to make contact with the unit convenor.

Assignment extensions and late penalties

 

  • Applications for extensions must be made via AskMQ according to the Special Consideration policy. Extensions can only be granted if they meet the Special Considerations policy and are submitted via https://ask.mq.edu.au/. This will ensure consistency in the consideration of such requests is maintained.

 

  • Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, (a) a penalty for lateness will apply – two (2) marks out of 100 will be deducted per day for assignments submitted after the due date – and (b) no assignment will be accepted more than seven (7) days (incl. weekends) after the original submission deadline. No late submissions will be accepted for timed assessments – e.g. quizzes, online tests.

 

  • No assessable work will be accepted after the return/release of marked work on the same topic. If a student is still permitted to submit on the basis of unavoidable disruption, an alternative topic may be set.

 

  • Students should keep an electronic file of all assessments. Claims regarding "lost" assessments cannot be made if the file cannot be produced. It is also advisable to keep an electronic file of all drafts and the final submission on a USB untouched/unopened after submission. This can be used to demonstrate easily that the assessment has not been amended after the submission date.

Requesting a re-assessment of an assignment

If you have evidence that your task has been incorrectly assessed against the grade descriptors you can request a re-mark. To request a re-mark you need to contact the unit convenor within 7 days of the date of return of the assignment and provide a detailed assessment of your script against the task criteria. Evidence from your assignment must be provided to support your judgements.

Note: Failed assessments cannot be re-marked as they are all double-marked as a part of the moderation process.

Please note: The outcome of a re-mark may be a higher/lower or unchanged grade. Grades are standards referenced and effort is NOT a criterion.

University policy on grading

Criteria for awarding grades for assessment tasks

Assignments will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the University's Grading Policy. The following descriptive criteria are included for your information.

Descriptive Criteria for awarding grades in the unit

In order to meet the unit outcomes and successfully pass this unit, students must make a genuine attempt at all assessment tasks. Where any submitted assessment task is considered to be unsatisfactory in this regard, the highest possible final grade that can be awarded for the unit will be 45.

Students will be awarded grades ranging from HD to F according to guidelines set out in the policy: https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policies/assessment-in-effect-from-session-2-2016

The following generic grade descriptors provide university-wide standards for awarding final grades.

Grade

Descriptor

HD

(High Distinction)

Provides consistent evidence of deep and critical understanding in relation to the learning outcomes. There is substantial originality and insight in identifying, generating and communicating competing arguments, perspectives or problem solving approaches; critical evaluation of problems, their solutions and their implications; creativity in application as appropriate to the discipline.

D

(Distinction)

Provides evidence of integration and evaluation of critical ideas, principles and theories, distinctive insight and ability in applying relevant skills and concepts in relation to learning outcomes. There is demonstration of frequent originality in defining and analysing issues or problems and providing solutions; and the use of means of communication appropriate to the discipline and the audience.

Cr

(Credit)

Provides evidence of learning that goes beyond replication of content knowledge or skills relevant to the learning outcomes. There is demonstration of substantial understanding of fundamental concepts in the field of study and the ability to apply these concepts in a variety of contexts; convincing argumentation with appropriate coherent justification; communication of ideas fluently and clearly in terms of the conventions of the discipline.

P

(Pass).

Provides sufficient evidence of the achievement of learning outcomes. There is demonstration of understanding and application of fundamental concepts of the field of study; routine argumentation with acceptable justification; communication of information and ideas adequately in terms of the conventions of the discipline. The learning attainment is considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in relation to the specified outcomes

F

(Fail)

Does not provide evidence of attainment of learning outcomes. There is missing or partial or superficial or faulty understanding and application of the fundamental concepts in the field of study; missing, undeveloped, inappropriate or confusing argumentation; incomplete, confusing or lacking communication of ideas in ways that give little attention to the conventions of the discipline.

Note: If you fail a unit with a professional experience component the fail grade will be on your transcript irrespective of the timing of the placement.

Withdrawing from this UG Unit

If you are considering withdrawing from this unit, please seek academic advice via https://ask.mq.edu.au before doing so as this unit may be a co-requisite or prerequisite for units in the following sessions and may impact on your progression through the degree.

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.

 

Assessment Tasks

Name Weighting Hurdle Due
Online Quiz 25% No 11/09/2020
Assignment 35% No 30/10/2020
Exam 40% No Exam Period

Online Quiz

Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 11/09/2020
Weighting: 25%

 

The quiz is to assess knowledge of formative concepts about the inclusion of diverse learners.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legislative and policy responsibilities of teachers as related to educational provision for students with special and diverse learning needs.
  • Apply processes of identifying specific learning needs and support strategies for a diverse range of learners including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students with special learning needs.
  • Devise and implement strategies for engaging in meaningful collaboration with parents, caregivers and professionals that contributes to the developments of an effective learning community.

Assignment

Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 20 hours
Due: 30/10/2020
Weighting: 35%

 

A self-study investigation of teacher beliefs and practices about the inclusion of learners with diverse needs.

 

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legislative and policy responsibilities of teachers as related to educational provision for students with special and diverse learning needs.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate programs that incorporate effective teaching interventions for all students.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles of classroom management that address the impact of special educational needs in the inclusive classroom.

Exam

Assessment Type 1: Examination
Indicative Time on Task 2: 25 hours
Due: Exam Period
Weighting: 40%

 

An examination of practice-related application of knowledge.

 
On successful completion you will be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical, legislative and policy responsibilities of teachers as related to educational provision for students with special and diverse learning needs.
  • Apply processes of identifying specific learning needs and support strategies for a diverse range of learners including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students with special learning needs.
  • Plan, implement and evaluate programs that incorporate effective teaching interventions for all students.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles of classroom management that address the impact of special educational needs in the inclusive classroom.
  • Devise and implement strategies for engaging in meaningful collaboration with parents, caregivers and professionals that contributes to the developments of an effective learning community.

1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:

  • the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
  • the Writing Centre for academic skills support.

2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation

Delivery and Resources

Unit Structure

This unit is divided into FOUR modules and a total of 11 topics (please refer to the Schedule on iLearn). Online lectures (including powerpoint presentation) are uploaded on iLearn under each of the topics. You MUST listen to all lectures. Two external intensive days via ZOOM are conducted for students on the 29/08/2020 and 24/10/2020. The agenda for the two intensive days are provided on iLearn. Please note that these dates are compulsory.

Students are required to participate in small group activities, whole class discussion, to read the topic readings in advance, and to complete brief tasks either as individuals or in groups. 

Attendance for undergraduate units

Activities completed during external days (via zoom) are essential for building the core knowledge and/or skills required to demonstrate the learning outcomes of this unit [and to meet the AITSL Graduate Teacher Standards and/or ACECQA requirements]. Attendance on external days is expected and the roll will be taken.

Students are required to attend the external tutorial in which they are enrolled. Any changes to tutorial enrolments must be completed officially through e-student. Please do not contact the unit convenor requesting a change.

Prescribed Texts

Compulsory readings for each topic are provided on Leganto (top right-hand side on your iLearn site).

ICT Resources

This unit has a full web presence through iLearn. 

Students will need regular access to a computer and the Internet to complete this unit.

Weekly access to iLearn is compulsory for all students. Important assessment information will be posted here, as will other relevant unit notices and materials.

Various activities and materials for discussion and critical reflection are included and students are encouraged to use this web component. Electronic links and suggested references will be included in the Resources section. Please check the iLearn unit regularly.

Access and technical assistance

Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at ilearn.mq.edu.au/login/MQ/. You will need to enter your student username and password.

Please do NOT contact the Unit Convenor regarding iLearn technical help.

No extensions will be given for any technical issues. Allow enough time for your submissions.

Assistance is available from IT Helpdesk ph: 1800 67 4357, or log a request at help.mq.edu.au. OneHelp is the online IT support service for both students and staff.

This unit requires students to use several ICT and software skills:

  • Internet access: The iLearn site contains materials for this unit; it is also required for the online submission of all Assessment Tasks, and for the use of Turnitin submission for ALL tasks. 
  • Word processing, visual representations, and document formatting: You are required to use an appropriate form of software to present your assignments.
  • Uploading of assessment tasks to iLearn.

Electronic Communication

It is the student’s responsibility to check all electronic communication on a regular weekly basis.  Communication may occur via:

  • Official MQ Student Email Address
  • The Dialogue function on iLearn
  • Other iLearn communication functions

Unit Schedule

PLEASE REFER TO THE SCHEDULE AND AGENDA FOR THE TWO INTENSIVE DAYS LOCATED IN iLEARN.

Policies and Procedures

Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:

Students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.

If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/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/study/getting-started/student-conduct​

Results

Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) 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 or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au

 

Student Support

Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/

Learning Skills

Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to help you improve your marks and take control of your study.

The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources. 

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

If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@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.

Unit Expectations

Essential for success 

It is expected that all students will engage fully in this unit. This means the following:

  • Students are expected to read topic readings before completing tasks and attending tutorials
  • Students are expected to listen to all lectures before completing tasks and attending tutorials
  • Students are expected to attend and participate in all tutorials
  • Students will complete all assessment tasks

 

External Students

  1. The external intensive sessions on 29/08/20 and 24/10/20 are essential to student engagement and learning and attendance on all days is expected. 
  2. Prior to the 29/08 session, you should have read the prescribed topic readings and listened to the lectures for Modules 1 and 2. Prior to the 24/10 session, you should have read the prescribed topic readings and listened to the lectures for Modules 3 and 4. Summarise the main points, and make a note of the key terms and definitions. Prepare any discussion questions of your own that you wish to share.
  3. Please make effective use of the online component of the unit and access iLearn regularly.