EDEM622-15S2 (D) Semester Two 2015 (Distance)

Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
End Date: Sunday, 15 November 2015
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2015
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 11 October 2015

Description

This course examines the theoretical and practical aspects of teaching and learning in inclusive settings. Students will examine and critique current teaching and learning theory and practices as they pertain to inclusive and special education. Students will gain knowledge of and skills in a range of inclusive teaching and learning practices and processes within a framework of Universal Design for Learning.

Learning Outcomes

On the successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
1. Develop and address significant questions and debates relevant to teaching and learning in inclusive education.
2. Review and critique literature relevant to the theory and research of teaching and learning in inclusive education.
3. Articulate and defend a personal philosophy of teaching and learning with respect to principles of inclusive education.
4. Understand and apply principles of Universal Design for Learning.
5. Critically analyse the educational impact on teaching and learning of different perspectives on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School

Course Coordinator

For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
UDL:Theory to Practice 31 Aug 2015 45%
Research Report 20 Oct 2015 45%
Reflective Exercise 20 Oct 2015 10%

Additional Course Outline Information

Academic integrity

All forms of cheating and dishonest practice are taken seriously and penalties will result.
Students should refer to the University of Canterbury College of Education Assessment Guidelines for Students and to Regulation J of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Assessment and grading system

The following assessment information should be read in conjunction with the University of Canterbury College of Education Assessment Guidelines for Students, relevant UC policies and the UC Calendar General Course and Examinations Regulations. These documents can be accessed via the university’s website. We recommend that all students of the course become familiar with requirements.

Grading Scale
Grade    GPA Value        Marks

A+              9            90 – 100
A                8            85 – 89.99
A-               7            80 – 84.99
B+              6            75 – 79.99
B                5            70 – 74.99
B-               4            65 – 69.99
C+              3            60 – 64.99
C                2            55 – 59.99
C-               1            50 – 54.99
D                0            40 – 49.99
E               -1             0 – 39.99

Attendance

Distance students must participate in the course via Learn to meet the learning outcomes.  Students are responsible for obtaining relevant lecture/course information via Learn. This will mean regular engagement with forums and course materials on the Learn site. Participation will enhance your understanding of issues and allow for discussion and clarification of complex issues. Online activity will ensure all students can discuss, debate and reflect. Insufficient participation in the course will jeopardise students passing the course.

Late submission of work

An assignment submitted late will not be marked. If a piece of assessment is submitted late, a grade of ‘F’ will be awarded.

Requests for extensions

Under exceptional circumstances (e.g. illness, accident, bereavement or critical personal
circumstances) individual students may be granted an extension of the due date for an assignment. A student who wishes to apply for an extension to the due date for any piece of assessment must apply in writing to the course co-ordinator and outline the reasons why the extension is being requested. Evidence to support the application must be included (e.g., medical certificate). Applications must be made before the due date for submission of the assignment. The course co-ordinator will decide whether an extension will be granted. If an extension isgranted, a new due date will be set and the student will be notified of this in writing.

Students must use their university email account if they are contacting the course teachers.
Emails from other accounts e.g., web-based accounts are often caught up in the University’s spam guard. To avoid your email going astray, or being held up, please use your student account.

Referencing

You are required to use APA referencing in all pieces of course assessment.

Aegrotat Considerations

A student may apply for aegrotat consideration on ONE piece of assessed work that is worth 50% or less of the total course grade. Students should refer to the Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations and the University of Canterbury - College of Education Assessment Guidelines.

Where to submit and collect work

On Campus Assignments submitted via Learn
Students will be expected to submit their assessment via the online assessment system in the Learn class site by 5.00pm on or before the due date.  The lecturer may also ask students to submit assessment work through the software Turnitin, to check for plagiarism. If this option is available students will submit work through Turnitin and obtain a report, after submitting assignments for marking via the Learn site.
It is the responsibility of the students to check their Internet access and ability to submit their work via the online system.  Any technical difficulties should be notified well in advance of the due date so that assistance can be provided or alternative arrangements can be negotiated. If you require assistance, please email ictservicedesk@canterbury.ac.nz, or phone 366 7001 ext 6060.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,690.00

* 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 Educational Studies and Leadership .

All EDEM622 Occurrences

  • EDEM622-15S2 (C) Semester Two 2015 - Not Offered
  • EDEM622-15S2 (D) Semester Two 2015 (Distance)