Session 2 Learning and Teaching Update
The decision has been made to conduct study online for the remainder of Session 2 for all units WITHOUT mandatory on-campus learning activities. Exams for Session 2 will also be online where possible to do so.
This is due to the extension of the lockdown orders and to provide certainty around arrangements for the remainder of Session 2. We hope to return to campus beyond Session 2 as soon as it is safe and appropriate to do so.
Some classes/teaching activities cannot be moved online and must be taught on campus. You should already know if you are in one of these classes/teaching activities and your unit convenor will provide you with more information via iLearn. If you want to confirm, see the list of units with mandatory on-campus classes/teaching activities.
Visit the MQ COVID-19 information page for more detail.
Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Unit Convenor
Susan Silveira
Contact via 0298720248
NextSense Institute
9-5 Monday to Friday
Lecturer
Bronwen Scott
Administration
Lena Karam
Contact via 0298720303
NextSense Institute
8-4 Monday to Friday
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Credit points |
Credit points
10
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MDisabilityStud or (EDST8301 and admission to MEd )
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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 explores inclusive principles and practice that promote, protect and support the rights of people with sensory disability to participate in education and society, without discrimination and on the same basis as all people. |
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
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Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Online Quiz | 20% | No | Sunday 22nd August (11:59pm) |
Case study (part one) | 40% | No | Sunday 12th September (11:59pm) |
Case study (part two) | 40% | No | Sunday 30th October (11:59pm) |
Assessment Type 1: Quiz/Test
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: Sunday 22nd August (11:59pm)
Weighting: 20%
Short answer based quiz
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: Sunday 12th September (11:59pm)
Weighting: 40%
Develop a case study profile of an individual with sensory disability who is in transition. (1500 words)
Assessment Type 1: Essay
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: Sunday 30th October (11:59pm)
Weighting: 40%
Develop a plan to support inclusion. (2000 words)
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
SPED8911 has a full web presence through iLearn. All requirements for this unit begin Session 2 Week 1, 2021. Students are expected to access the iLearn site and engage with unit materials regularly during session 2.
Support resources
Macquarie University has a range of services for students. If you are struggling with any aspect of academic life or career trajectory and skills, we have great supports within the university. Please refer to the comprehensive list of support services here.
Access and technical assistance
Information for students about access to the online component of this unit is available at https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/tools-and-resources/ilearn. 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:
Week 1: Philosophy of inclusive and collaborative practice
Week 2: Legislation, policies and frameworks
Week 3: Planning for inclusion: The role of leadership
Week 4: Early intervention and early childhood
Week 5: Inclusion in primary schools
Week 6: Transition to secondary school and beyond
Week 7: Curriculum
Week 8: Accommodations and adjustments
Week 9: Assessment in education and the workplace
Week 10: Social inclusion and social integration
Week 11: Collaborative teaching
Week 12: Diverse communities
Week 13: Collaboration: Educators, Allied Health and other professionals
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
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
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
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.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
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
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.
The 5Rs Framework, developed by the School of Education at Macquarie University, is embedded throughout your course. Your use of the 5Rs Framework will help you develop the capabilities that will make your career sustainable and fulfilling. In this unit, you will learn using the 5Rs framework in the following important ways:
Resilient |
Reflexive |
Responsive |
Ready to learn |
Research engaged |
Students gain exposure to the disability sector and develop an understanding of the critical role they will play, the need for personal resilience and resilient approaches when supporting people with disability. |
Students are encouraged to critically reflect in the context of themselves as a beginning practitioner, their previous and future professional experiences and the engagement they will have with people, organisations and society in general. |
The learning content encourages students to be responsive to clients, organisations and critical issues faced in the disability sector. Students are expected to be responsive to the ideas of peers and provide meaningful and supportive feedback.
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Students are encouraged to reflect and then identify their own learning needs for their context, to pursue learning that achieves great outcomes for all people they work with now and into the future. Students take responsibility for learning independently as well as fostering collaborative learning in other students.
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Students engage with literature and base their practice on evidence. Students practice academic integrity as they learn to explore contemporary and relevant literature.
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Unit information based on version 2021.02 of the Handbook