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Learners and Learning Difficulties (EDUC90278)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Contact information
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Overview
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In this subject we examine the variability of human development and learning through theoretical perspectives and research evidence. We will explore the cultural, social, cognitive and emotional processes that support learning and factors that are associated with learning and learning difficulties. We will examine the implications for teaching learners experiencing learning difficulties.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
- highly developed independent learning around cultural, social, cognitive and emotional processes that support learning and factors that are associated with learning difficulties. (LO1)
- a critical reading of theoretical perspectives on the variability of human development and learning. (LO2)
- highly developed written and oral presentations based on research evidence presented concisely and coherently in line with personal targets. (LO3)
- skills in applying findings to teaching learners with difficulties that reflect a commitment to professional and academic ethics and excellence. (LO4)
Generic skills
MLI Graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Commitment to professional and academic ethics and excellence.
- Ability to set personal targets and plan to achieve them.
- Highly developed independent learning.
- Ability to read critically and present material concisely and coherently in relevant written and oral presentations.
- Skills in observation, evaluation and applying their findings to their own personal situations.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Online exam (500 word equivalency), early semester, 10% (LO2)
- Briefing paper (2000 words), mid semester, 40% (LO1 & LO3)
- Written task: translation project for community, student or professional learning (2500 words), end of semester, 50% (LO4)
Hurdle requirements:
- 5 minute presentation on proposed briefing paper, mid semester (LO3)
- Minimum 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops (LO1-4)
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Lisa McKay-Brown Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 23 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS. Teaching period 29 July 2018 to 13 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2018 Census date 17 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 1 November 2018 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
McdDevitt, Ormrod, Cupit, Chandler & Aloa (2013). Child development and education. Pearson. ISBN 9781442547391
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Education (Specific Learning Difficulties) Course Master of Learning Intervention - Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024