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Master of Learning Intervention (MC-LI) // Attributes, outcomes and skills
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Faculty of Education
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Coordinator
Sharon Klieve
Professional accreditation
Victorian Institute of Teaching
The Master of Learning Intervention is endorsed by the Victorian Institute of Teaching as a continuing education program in Special Education.
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.
Generic skills
The Master of Learning Intervention graduates should have 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
Graduate attributes
The Master of Learning Intervention will enable graduates to achieve the following University of Melbourne Graduate Attributes:
- Academic distinction: Graduates have an in-depth knowledge of their specialist disciplines and skills in examining issues with multiple disciplinary perspectives. Graduates are critical, creative thinkers with strong reasoning skills. They can apply knowledge, information and research skills to complex problems in a range of contexts and are effective oral and written communicators.
- Active citizenship: Graduates engage with contemporary local, national and global issues. They have a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment. Graduates are aware of the social and cultural diversity in communities and can work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In particular, they have an understanding of and deep respect for Indigenous knowledge, culture and values.
- Integrity and self-awareness: Graduates are motivated, self-directed and well-organised, with the ability to set goals and manage time and priorities. They are able to work effectively both independently and in groups. They are also highly self-aware and reflective, with skills in self-assessment, and place great importance on their personal and professional integrity.
Last updated: 14 February 2025