EDLS104-12S2 (D) Semester Two 2012 (Distance)
Supporting Diverse Learners

Description

Learning Outcomes

Students completing this course will be able to:

1. Describe different models and discourses of disability and the implications of these in the work of teacher-aides
2. Describe the features and characteristics of selected impairments and the educational and social implications of these
3. Describe and use inclusive strategies to support the needs of diverse learners, including disabled children and young people, in New Zealand educational settings, including communication strategies and strategies to facilitate the social inclusion of disabled children and young people

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

A Pass is 50 marks or over

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.

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