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Learning Intervention 1 (EDUC90845)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject together with EDUC90846 Learning Intervention 2 comprises the compulsory [AQF] Capstone experience for Stream A of the Master of Learning Intervention (MLI) course encompassing the three separate specialties of Deaf Education (DE), Learning Difficulties (LD) 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, learning difficulties or hearing loss. 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 apply their learnings when undertaking a 15 day practicum placement in an educational setting that includes learners with disability, learning difficulties or hearing loss. They will engage in directed observation and interaction with learners, refining skills in planning, implementing and evaluating educational interventions.
Students will complete a literature review and an extensive case study developed after a continuous process of assessment, data collection, intervention and evaluation with a learner with disabilities, learning difficulties or hearing loss in areas such as language, literacy, numeracy, mental health/well-being, thinking and learning, exceptionality, behaviour and audiology.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Complete a work integrated learning experience.
- Synthesise, critically evaluate, and utilise research findings to inform intervention planning and implementation.
- Collate information on student learning using a range of assessment tools.
- Implement and evaluate individualised intervention plans for students with disability.
- Collaborate with the team around the learner.
- Reflect on own practice to identify strengths and areas for growth.
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.
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Last updated: 2 May 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-LI Master of Learning Intervention
AND
Completion of a minimum of 50 credit points of study in course.
AND
Students must be eligible for teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). Contact the VIT (link below) to determine eligibility if you do not already hold current registration.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Deaf Education students who do not have competence in Auslan are expected to successfully complete Module 1 of Auslan Certificate 2 (or equivalent) prior to final placement commencement.
Early childhood teachers with Early Childhood VIT registration should undertake stream B.
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: 2 May 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Supervisor's appraisal of a minimum of 15 days of supervised practicum experience
| During placement | 25% |
Literature review focusing on intervention for learners with disability, learning difficulties or hearing loss
| 14 days after completion of placement | 15% |
Present findings of literature review at mini conference
| End of the teaching period | N/A |
Case study based on a learner with disability, learning difficulties or hearing loss
| 28 days after completion of placement | 60% |
Practicum Attendance Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance on all placement days | Throughout the placement | N/A |
Coursework Attendance Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at, or engagement with, all sessions identified as coursework contact hours (may include school observation, lectures, tutorials, and workshops, both synchronous and asynchronous) | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 2 May 2024
Dates & times
- February - On Campus
Principal coordinator Nathalie Parry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience in a setting that caters for students with a disability and 24 hours of coursework (16 hours of on campus classes and lectures, and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities and school observation) Total time commitment 204 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 24 February 2024 to 13 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2024 Census date 15 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 24 June 2024 February contact information
- February - Online
Principal coordinator Nathalie Parry Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience in a setting that caters for students with a disability and 24 hours of coursework (16 hours of synchronous classes and lectures, and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities and school observation) Total time commitment 204 hours Pre teaching start date 10 February 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 24 February 2024 to 13 April 2024 Last self-enrol date 12 February 2024 Census date 15 March 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 24 June 2024 February contact information
- July - On Campus
Principal coordinator Nathalie Parry Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience in a setting that caters for students with a disability and 24 hours of coursework (16 hours of on campus classes and lectures, and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities and school observation) Total time commitment 204 hours Pre teaching start date 22 June 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 13 July 2024 to 17 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 June 2024 Census date 26 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 October 2024 Assessment period ends 18 November 2024 July contact information
- July - Online
Principal coordinator Nathalie Parry Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 15 days of practicum experience in a setting that caters for students with a disability and 24 hours of coursework (16 hours of synchronous classes and lectures, and 8 hours of asynchronous online activities and school observation) Total time commitment 204 hours Pre teaching start date 22 June 2024 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students will be expected to engage with materials posted on the LMS. Teaching period 13 July 2024 to 17 August 2024 Last self-enrol date 26 June 2024 Census date 26 July 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 October 2024 Assessment period ends 18 November 2024 July contact information
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Last updated: 2 May 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Learning Intervention - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: https://education.unimelb.edu.au/
Last updated: 2 May 2024