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The nature, prevalence, causes and current intervention relating to disorders and disabilities arising during the developmental period.
1. To develop an understanding of different theoretical perspectives 2. To develop an understanding of foundational processes in the development of children with genetic, prenatal, antenatal and postnatal differences3. To develop skills in accessing relevant and appropriate and current information 4. To develop skills in understanding of research
Subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Health Sciences
EDEM661, EDUC412
Kathleen Liberty
Wehmeyer, Michael (Ed.); The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability ; Oxford University Press, 2013.
Readings in electronic form will be posted on LEARN periodically.
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All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result. Students should refer to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations. Studentsw will check their own assignments for similarity using Turnitin prior to submission. Procedures will be explained in class.
As per assessment schedule. Guildlines used by the marker will be posted on LEARN and discussed with students.
Attendance at weekly class meetings and participation during classes is encouraged.
Formal and informal evaluation will take place in accordance with the relevant Course Evaluation Policy, to provide feedback to teaching staff about the relevance and validity of what has been learned as well as the quality of course delivery. The lecturer will feedback to the students information underpinning course design and evaluation.
The College undertakes a process of internal and external moderation of assessment. This is to ensure the assessment system is fair, equitable, consistent and manageable. If students are unhappy with their grade they should approach the course co-ordinator in the first instance to discuss or request a remark.
Late papers may be accepted for marking. Email the course coordinator.
If you require an extension, please email Kathleen before the due date, giving a reason for an extension and suggesting how long an extension you need. Workload or timetable issues are not acceptable reasons for an extension. A new due date will be arranged with you individually.
Not accepted.
Students will be expected to submit their assessments during scheduled class meetings. Marked work will be returned in class.
Domestic fee $1,775.00
International Postgraduate fees
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see School of Health Sciences .