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Learning Intervention 2 (EDUC90846)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
April
August
August
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Overview
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This subject comprises the second 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)
The subject will deepen students’ knowledge of various conventions and innovations in educational research across the three specialties. Through collaborative workshops, students will explore issues in the design of a research project, data collection/analysis, and reporting findings in written and verbal forms. Using conclusions and future directions drawn from the researching of educational practice (REP), ethical issues with practitioner research, using literature, and classifying research by purpose and method from Learning Intervention 1, improving educational outcomes for students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment will be further advanced.
Students will implement these conventions and innovations when undertaking their second 15 day practicum placement in an educational setting in which students with disabilities, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment are accommodated. They will then have the opportunity to engage in directed observation and interaction with students, refining skills in planning, implementing and evaluating educational interventions.
Students will produce an extensive case study and intervention plan developed after a continuous process of assessment, data collections within ethical 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/or audiology.
Students will produce a capstone report in the style of a journal article.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able demonstrate deepening practical skills in their:
- Knowledge of disability and impairment;
- Development of supportive student relationships that are appropriate and value communication and learning;
- Use of behavioural interaction strategies;
- Implementation of theoretical constructs from the course to the assessment, planning and application that underpins contemporary intervention practice;
- Selection and application of empirically validated specialised pedagogy within the wider curriculum of the setting via the interpretation of data;
- Ability to evaluate individualised intervention plans for HI, SLD or disabled students of varying ages, degrees of severity and stages of development;
- Collaboration and communication with staff, parents and allied professionals;
- Management of specialised technological equipment where appropriate.
On completion of this subject, students should be able demonstrate deepening research application skills by:
- Carrying out a substantial research based project
- Demonstrating reasoned ethical judgment regarding issues associated with practitioner research
- Synthesising, critically evaluating, unifying and using diverse research findings to advance learning intervention theory and practice;
- Demonstrating an ability to gather information on learning using a range of formal and informal tools;
- Demonstrating a commitment to deepening knowledge and refining practice to improve educational outcomes for HI/SLD/D students;
- Demonstrating the ability to develop intervention plans and supporting documents based on carefully reasoned and appropriately documented decisions using appropriate research methods.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Use advanced techniques to observe and assess students with disability, specific learning difficulties or hearing impairment;
- Apply suitable research skills to address a data driven research question;
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research results clearly, comprehensively and persuasively;
- Undertake research independently;
- Demonstrate the capacity to apply the principles of evidence informed practices across broad contexts;
- Apply principles of leadership and collaboration across a range of professional settings.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
EDUC90845 Learning Intervention Internship 1 must be completed before or at the same time as this subject.
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90845 | Learning Intervention 1 |
July (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
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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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Supervisor's appraisal of a minimum of 15 days of supervised practicum experience
| During the teaching period | 25% |
Research project
| Mid teaching period | 45% |
Capstone report in the style of a journal article
| Late in the teaching period | 30% |
Critically appraise research project (in a presentation)
| Late in the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at all lectures and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at and satisfactory completion of a minimum of 15 days of supervised practicum experience | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- April
Coordinator Matt Harrison Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 11 April 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should access the LMS Teaching period 18 April 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 April 2020 Census date 24 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 May 2020 Assessment period ends 12 June 2020 April contact information
- August
Principal coordinator Sharon Klieve Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience and 18 hours of lectures and workshops. This availability is only for students who are completing placement within Australia. Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 August 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review materials on the LMS Teaching period 29 August 2020 to 24 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 October 2020 Assessment period ends 13 November 2020 August contact information
- August
Coordinator Sharon Klieve Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience and 18 hours of lectures and workshops. This availability is only for students who will be taking the International Placement option. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 22 August 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review materials on the LMS Teaching period 29 August 2020 to 24 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2020 Census date 21 October 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 January 2021 Assessment period ends 28 February 2021 August contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours 100% attendance is mandatory in all Professional Practice subjects.
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
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