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Neurodiversity and Learning (EDUC91200)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will consider how educators can better understand ways in which people with neurodevelopmental conditions and those identifying as neurodivergent interact and experience the world, and how that impacts on learning, wellbeing and inclusion. Qualities of neurodiversity that will be covered include autism spectrum conditions, intellectual disability, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, as well as common comorbidities.
The subject combines research and theory from neuroscience, education, psychology, and sociology, to create a multidisciplinary evidence-base aligned with the science of learning. It will combine this research and theory with tiered and strength-based models of intervention. This subject will develop skills that will lead to understanding how to implement sustainable and naturalistic interventions tailored to diverse learners that are responsive, inclusive and evidence based.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically review research and theoretical perspectives on learning, assessment and intervention that support people with neurodevelopmental conditions.
- Analyse major evidence-based and theoretical constructs in relation to neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity.
- Investigate quality of research and implementation contexts in inclusive education.
- Critically reflect on relationships between environment, learning, engagement and behaviour within neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity.
- Investigate and justify evidence-based strategies that cater for a range of learning needs and wellbeing within neurodevelopmental conditions and neurodiversity.
- Evaluate evidence-based interventions and strategies based on research, systematic decision making and stakeholder voice.
Generic skills
This subject will develop the following set of key transferable skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-LI Master of Learning Intervention
OR
Permission of Coordinator
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90859 | Autism Intervention |
January (Online)
July (Online)
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12.5 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Comparative Literature Review comparing three interventions for chosen learner and context
| Mid semester | 40% |
Action and Reflection Task involving planning and implementation of a selected intervention for a chosen learner and context
| During the examination period | 60% |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 75% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as contact hours (may include lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous). | Throughout the semester | N/A |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Anthea Naylor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (18 hours of synchronous classes, and 6 hours of asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Anthea Naylor Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours (18 hours of synchronous classes, and 6 hours of asynchronous activities) Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
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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 Specialisation (formal) Disability - 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.
Additional information for this subject
Approval of Subject Coordinator is required to enrol in this subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024