M.ed inc. year 2 specialisation 3

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. 1. Act independently to observe and assess a child’s play and social skills, and identify the characteristics of a socially competent child
      2. Integrate knowledge from various sources to explain strategies for helping and encouraging children with communication and language difficulties when they play, including social stories;
      3. Act independently to learn about a child’s sensory integration skills, describe the hidden senses and explain what sensory integration disorder means
      4. Interact with families through effective communication strategies

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/  synchronous/ asynchronous

Mode of Assessment:

100% [2K] assignment

Total Contact Hours:

30

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

Self-Study Hours:

55

Assessment Hours:

15

Learning Outcomes:

1. 1. 1. Act independently to learn how to observe and assess (functional assessments) a school-aged student’s communication skills and recognise different types and stages of communication;
      2. Integrate knowledge from various sources to list appropriate strategies and procedures when confronted with challenging behaviours in school-aged students with autism.
      3. Instruct team members on appropriate activities to help school-aged students learn self-regulation
      4. Act independently to develop effective strategies that can assist school-aged students on the Autism Spectrum in their learning and also in their socio-emotional realm.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/ synchronous/ asynchronous

Mode of Assessment:

100% [2K] assignment

Total Contact Hours:

30

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

Self-Study Hours:

55

Assessment Hours:

15