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Supporting students with additional learning needs in primary, secondary and specialist settings.
The course aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to support students who have additional learning needs to access the curriculum.
Topics covered
- Historical and current perspectives on educating students with additional learning needs
- The roles, responsibilities and work conditions of Education Support Staff -Integration Aide / Teacher Aide and an understanding of the process of seeking and applying for employment in schools;
- Understanding individual learning styles
- Working as part of a team with students, families and staff members
- Understanding and supporting the learning needs of students with:
- Intellectual Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Physical Disabilities
- Communication Difficulties
- Sensory Impairment
- Challenging Behaviours
- Teaching and Learning
- Engaging students in learning; Stages of Learning
- Curriculum and the development of Individual Learning Plans.
Courses in Winter/Spring 2013
Cost: $999 or $919 concession fee for healthcare card holders
Course length: Day classes are six hours per day over eight days (9am - 3.30pm). Evening classes are two 3-hour sessions per week over eight weeks (5.30 - 8.30pm).
- Berwick (8 Saturdays)
July 27
August 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14, 21
- Berwick (4 Fridays and 4 Saturdays)
November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
- Caulfield (8 Saturdays)
July 20, 27
August 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14
- Clayton (8 consecutive days)
July 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11
- Clayton (4 Mondays and 4 Wednesdays)
August 26, 28
September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18
- Clayton (5 Wednesdays and 3 Fridays)
October 30
November 1, 6, 13, 15, 20, 27, 29
- Croydon (Evenings – 8 Mondays and 8 Wednesdays)
August 26, 28
September 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18,
October 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30
- Frankston (Day – 3 Mondays and 5 Wednesdays)
May 29
June 3, 5, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26
- Frankston (Day – 4 Mondays and 4 Wednesdays)
October 28, 30
November 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27
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- Broadmeadows (Day – 8 Saturdays)
July 27
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
September 7, 14
- Bacchus Marsh (Day – 3 Tuesdays and 5 Thursdays)
October 17, 22, 24, 29, 31
November 7, 12, 21
- Bendigo (Day - 8 Saturdays)
October 12, 19, 26
Nov 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7
- Caroline Springs (Day – 8 Tuesdays)
July 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10
- Geelong (Day - 8 Saturdays)
October 12, 19, 26
Nov 9, 16, 23, 30
Dec 7
- Northcote (Consecutive days)
September 24, 25, 26, 27, 30
October 1, 2, 3
- Werribee (Day – 8 Wednesdays)
July 31
August 7, 14, 21, 28
September 4, 11, 18
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Recognition
On successful completion of the course, including university level assessment tasks, Participants are issued with a Certificate of Completion from the Faculty of Education, Monash University. The Certificate is recognised by the Faculty to the value of six credit points towards further study at undergraduate level.
See our Credit for prior study page for more information.
This course is recognised by the Victorian Institute of Teaching as 48 hours of accredited professional development.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this course, however, it is essential that each participant possesses a satisfactory level of English written and communication skills, to enable them to complete the assessment tasks. Participants are also expected to have basic computer skills to support their learning.
Participants may choose to complete a 1-day Studying and Writing for Certificate of Education Support Course first. This is a practical course to boost the skills and confidence of participants who are unfamiliar with studying in an Australian university setting. Completion of this course is optional.
Assessment
Assessment tasks consist of:
- Journal
- Class participation. Minimum class attendance required (14 out of the 16 sessions)
- 2 written assignments
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| Contact us |
Juliette Coloca
Ph: +61 3 9905 2700
Karen McDonnell
Ph: +61 3 9905 2911
Fax: +61 3 9905 2621
Email: fdo@monash.edu
Postal address:
Engagement and Partnerships Office
Faculty of Education
Building 6, Clayton campus
Level 2, Room 210
Monash University
Victoria Australia 3800
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| Participant testimonials |
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“I undertook this course to give me a deeper understanding of working with students with any kind of disability, with a hope to gain employment as an Integration Aide at completion. The course was fantastic, and to top it off I have gained employment as an Integration Aide before the end of the course. Highly recommend it to anyone considering this as a course and job.”
Jo Turner
“I found this course to be informative and professionally delivered. The presenters provided a wealth of experience and insights into the job of an Integration Aide. I feel totally committed and motivated to seeking work in this area.”
Karen Woods
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