SEC3206 Catering for Diverse and Special Needs (FOEDU)

Semester 1 (ONC)Toowoomba (ONC)Fraser Cst

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Secondary) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html.

Synopsis

This course focuses on the range of students with special needs in secondary classrooms. Characteristics of such students, their teaching/learning and adjustment needs will be addressed along with practical, research-based methods and strategies for meeting their academic, social and emotional needs. Particular attention will be given to students with behaviour problems and to behaviour management. The course will be embedded within a framework of current educational philosophy and policies pertinent to the education of students with special needs.