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Learning Intervention 1 (EDUC90845)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject comprises the first part of the compulsory [AQF] Capstone experience for the Master of Learning Intervention (MLI) course encompassing the three separate specialties of Hearing Impairment (HI) Specific Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Disability (D).
This subject will introduce students to various approaches in educational research across the three specialties. This will include a focus on the use of research to inform and improve education practice for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment. It will be structured around an investigation of several major methodologies used in such research, researching educational practice (REP), ethical issues with practitioner research, using literature, and classifying research by purpose and method.
Students will complete a literature review and an extensive case study developed after a continuous process of assessment, data collection within ethics approval, intervention and evaluation with a child/student with disabilities, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment in areas such as language, literacy, mental health/well-being, thinking and learning, exceptionality, behavioural interactions and audiology.
Students will complete a literature review and an extensive case study developed after a continuous process of assessment, intervention and evaluation with a child/student with disabilities, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment in areas such as language, literacy, mental health/well-being, thinking and learning, exceptionality, behavioural interactions and audiology.
Please note: HI Students who do not have competence in Auslan are expected to successfully complete Module 1 of Auslan Certificate 2 (or equivalent) as a prerequisite prior to enrolment in this subject. Auslan courses are offered at a number of TAFE colleges (or equivalent) nationally.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Carry out a substantial research based project
- Demonstrate an understanding of the ethical issues associated with practitioner research
- Synthesise, critically evaluate, unify and use diverse research findings from different to advance learning intervention theory and practice;
- Demonstrate an ability to implement the theoretical constructs in the course to the assessment, planning and implementation underpinning contemporary intervention practice;
- Demonstrate a commitment to deepening knowledge and refining practice to improve educational outcomes for HI/SLD/D students;
- Demonstrate an ability to gather information on student’s learning using a range of formal and informal tools;
- Demonstrate the ability to synthesise and interpret data that informs selection of empirically validated pedagogy;
- Demonstrate the ability to develop intervention plans and supporting documents based on carefully reasoned and appropriately documented decisions using appropriate research methods;
- Demonstrate an ability to evaluate individualised intervention plans for HI, SLD or disabled students of varying ages, degrees of severity and stages of development;
- Demonstrate an understanding of specialised technological equipment where appropriate
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically evaluate research literature using different methodologies;
- Apply foundational observation and assessment skills;
- Apply foundational research skills in identifying and addressing needs in both research based and practical environments;
- Demonstrate the capacity to apply the principles of evidence informed practices across broad contexts;
- Apply principles of leadership and collaboration in professional settings.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
HI specialisation:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90506 | Language & Literacy Development | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90505 | Listening and the Learning Environment | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Disability specialisation:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90287 | Promoting Positive Learning | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90506 | Language & Literacy Development | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
SLD specialisation:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90195 | Specific Learning Difficulties: Literacy | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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
- Supervisor’s appraisal of a minimum of 15 days of supervised practicum experience (equivalent to 1250 words), during semester (25%)
- Literature review (750 words), mid semester (15%)
- Case study (3000 words), late semester (60%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Critically appraise (in a 15 minute oral presentation) the literature review and its implications for case study, mid semester
- 100% attendance at all lectures and workshops, throughout semester
- 100% attendance at and satisfactory completion of a minimum of 15 days of supervised practicum experience, throughout semester
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Sharon Klieve Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience and 18 hours of lectures and seminars. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 13 July 2019 to 17 August 2019 Last self-enrol date 19 July 2019 Census date 9 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2019 Assessment period ends 28 October 2019 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours 100% attendance is mandatory in all Professional Practice subjects.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Learning Intervention - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024