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Learning Outcomes
1. | Articulate the origins and meaning of the concepts of impairment, disability, and handicap; | ||
2. | Investigate the theories and models related to the education of people with disabilities and the resources and supports required; | ||
3. | Critically analyse their assumptions (negative and positive) and how that affects the interaction of people with disability in community and within the teaching practice; | ||
4. | The development of knowledge around support and resources available for people with disability. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
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Presentation | Students to create visual representation of their personal teaching philosophy. | 30% |
Case Study | Discuss a real life story of an indivudual's journey with disablitity and reflect on how the support has affected their lives | 50% |
Presentation | Group Presentation: In small groups students will be required to present on the research related to a particular disability or impairment. | 20% |
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