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EDSL404-12S1 (D) Semester One 2012 (Distance)
Working in the Learning Environment

10 points, 0.0833 EFTS
20 Feb 2012 - 24 Jun 2012
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Description

This is one of three compulsory courses for the Certificate in Learning Support. The content covers understanding the New Zealand Curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of school/ECE staff, working as a teacher aide, professional communication skills, working within a bicultural context, and the IEP process.

EDSL404 is a complusory course in the Certificate in Learning Support and is designed to give a basic understanding of the NZ Curriculum, the roles and responsibilities of school/ECE staff, professional communication skills, working in a bi-cultural context and the IEP process.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course successful students will:
1  demonstrate a basic understanding of the legislative/legal and ethical requirements for people working in schools and early childhood centres
2  demonstrate a basic knowledge of the New Zealand Curriculum  and Te Whäriki:The Early Childhood Curriculum
3  outline the key roles and responsibilities of the staff and the organisational structure of a school or early childhood centre
4  develop an awareness of the bi-cultural dimensions of learning in New Zealand
5  define the essential elements of effective communication from a bi-cultural and multicultural perspective
6  explain the purpose of an IEP and list the essential components

Restrictions

EDSL403

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Trish McMenamin

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Curriculum Essay 30 Mar 2012 50%
Education Setting Report 02 Jun 2012 50%

Textbooks

Recommended Reading

Ballard, Keith; Disability, family, whanau and society; Dunmore Press, 1994.

Dalziel, Kathryn. , Canterbury Education Centre (Christchurch, N.Z.), Christchurch College of Education; The Privacy Act for schools; Canterbury Education Centre in association with the Educational Management Unit, Christchurch College of Education, 1995.

New Zealand; Kia tutangata ai : supporting learning : an introductory resource for teacher aides/kaiawhina supporting teachers of students with special education needs; Ministry of Education, 2002.

New Zealand; Meeting special education needs at school : information for parents, caregivers and families, whanau; Ministry of Education, 2002.

New Zealand; Special Education 2000 : getting it right together; Ministry of Education, 1998.

New Zealand; Te Whariki : he whariki matauranga mo nga mokopuna o Aotearoa : early childhood curriculum; Ministry of Education, 1996.

New Zealand; The IEP guidelines : planning for students with special education needs; Ministry of Education, 1998.

New Zealand; The New Zealand curriculum framework = Te anga marautanga o Aotearoa; Learning Media, Ministry of Education, 1993.

Required Texts and Readings
Any required readings will be compiled by the lecturer and available on Learn.

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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

Final results for this course will be reported using:
Pass/Fail Scale: P, F.

Attendance

There is no minimum attendance required for campus students.

Evaluation

Student evaluation to complete at the end of the course.

Grade moderation

A sample of assignments are moderated by another lecturer.

Late submission of work

Assignments submitted late may not be marked or marked only as a pass grade without an opportunity for a resubmission. This will be at the discretion of the lecturer.

Notes

Please note: FLO students. All communications from the University and lecturer are via your student account.

Other specific requirements

For assignment 2, students will need to arrange a meeting with the principal/senior teacher or head teacher/supervisor of a school or ECE centre.

Requests for extensions

Requests for extension must be applied for in writing (letter or email) stating the reason to the course lecturer before the due date. Extensions are normally given for no longer than one week after the advertised due date for the assignment. Extensions are only given under exceptional circumstances. A medical certificate or other relevant evidence of special circumstances may need to be provided for an extension to be granted.

Resubmissions

Where a student fails to meet the requirements he or she will be given the opportunity to resubmit the work to achieve the desired standard, however there are restrictions on being able to resubmit an assignment. Resubmission of an assignment is granted only when the assignment has been submitted by the due date and most of the requirements have been met. The lecturer will give a date by which the assignment must be resubmitted. Resubmitted assignments may only receive a pass grade. An assignment can only be resubmitted once.

Where to submit and collect work

On-campus students are to submit their assignments to the relevant lecturer on the due date. Assignments will be returned in class, or made available for collection at the College Office, Orakipaoa.

FLO students are to post assignments with the appropriate cover sheet to the Academic Services Team. The Academic Services Team will return assignments once marked.

Fees

Domestic fee $414.00
International fee $1,724.00


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

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