EDLS101-12S1 (D) Semester One 2012 (Distance)
Working in Inclusive Settings

Description

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course will be able to:
1. Describe current policies and practices related to inclusive and special education in New Zealand and outline debates and issues related to these
2. Understand the significance of the Treaty of Waitangi, bi-culturalism and multi-culturalism in New Zealand educational contexts and how the provisions of the Treaty can be implemented in teaching practice
3. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative/legal and ethical requirements for people working in schools and early childhood centres in New Zealand
4. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum (2007) and Te Whariki: The Early Childhood Curriculum
5. Work professionally as a teacher-aide and act collaboratively with teachers, family/whanau and others in the support of children and young people with diverse learning needs
6. Define the essential elements of communication from a bi-cultural and multicultural perspective.

Restrictions

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Academic integrity

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.

Assessment and grading system

Assessment items will be given a mark, and final grades will be calculated and reported using the UC Common Grading Scale.

Grading Scale

Grade    GPA      Marks
A+       9      90 – 100
A        8      85 – 89
A-       7      80 – 84
B+       6      75 – 79
B        5      70 – 74
B-       4      65 – 69
C+       3      60 – 64
C        2      55 – 59
C-       1      50 – 54
D        0      40 – 49
E       -1       0 – 39

Students must submit and receive a passing mark for ALL assessment items to be eligible to pass the course.

Assessment procedures will follow the policies of the UC College of Education Assessment Guidelines.

Evaluation

Teaching and courses will be evaluated through use of current UC evaluative surveys. In addition, students are encouraged to provide ongoing formative evaluation to course lecturers.

Late submission of work

Late work will not be accepted for marking. Refer to http://www.education.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/brochures_2011/Assessment_Guidelines.pdf

Requests for extensions

Extensions will only be granted in exceptional circumstances (e.g. accident, bereavement, tangi, or critical personal circumstances), and are not granted automatically. Extensions will not be granted because of pressure of university study, e.g. several pieces of work being due around the same time. The procedure for extensions is fully outlined in the College of Education Assessment Guidelines (http://www/education.canterbury.ac.nz/documents/assessment_guidelines_for_students_09).

Resubmissions

Resubmissions are not permitted.

Aegrotat

Aegrotat considerations:  students should refer to Regulation H of the General Course and Examination Regulations.

Where to submit and collect work

Work should be submitted to and collected from the Academic Services Team, College Office, Orakipaoa.  

FLO Assignments should be submitted by post.  They will also be returned by post.

For further information see School of Educational Studies and Leadership on the department and colleges page.