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Special Education 1: Introduction to Special Education - EDST4080
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: School of Education Course Outlines
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 3
 
 
EFTSL: 0.06250 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 18 units of credit or enrolment in Diploma of Education Program
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

This course provides an overview of the field of special education. It surveys major special education categories, major issues, and some ways of dealing with special education students in inclusive educational settings. By the end of the course, students will have a broad overview of the field and its key concepts, issues, and the relevant Department of School Education policies. They will be conversant with the main categories of special education student, and know some ways of dealing with these students in the inclusive classroom.

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