Learning Difficulties
Master of Learning InterventionSpecialisation (formal)Year: 2025
Overview
In this specialisation, you will investigate the areas of learning difficulties, intervention and individual differences in literacy, numeracy and language learning. You will improve your professional knowledge and understanding of the nature and causes of learning difficulties in children and young people and explore how to implement teaching that optimises learning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Master of Learning Intervention, graduates should be able to:
- Translate knowledge and understanding of contemporary intervention theory and practice for students with disabilities, learning difficulties, and those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Apply evidence-based decision-making principles to assess, plan, monitor and evaluate interventions drawing on multiple sources of data including research, stakeholder voice and professional expertise.
- Exhibit skills to implement effective interventions that are context specific, naturalistic and culturally responsive.
- Explain and justify professional decision-making to a variety of audiences using the analysis and interpretation of assessment and intervention data.
- Administer and interpret standardised/formal and informal assessments relevant to understanding the needs of learners with disability.
- Plan and execute a substantial project investigating issues relating to learning intervention.
- Investigate a range of strategies for collaborating with colleagues, caregivers, external professionals and the wider community.
Last updated: 27 March 2025