Course Title: Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2016

Course Code: HWSS5641C

Course Title: Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5290 - Diploma of Education Support

Course Contact: Soosan Kian

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9183

Course Contact Email: soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Robyn Blaikie robyn.blaikie@rmit.edu.au 99254838
Fiona Dean fiona.dean@rmit.edu.au 99254838

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.

Course Description

This course describes the knowledge and skills required for workers who provide care for a range of childrent to identify children with additional needs and work with relevant others to plan and implement inlusion strategies that meet identified needs


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCIC512A Plan and implement inclusion of children with additional needs

Element:

1 Identify children with additional needs

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Investigate child's behaviour and expressed emotions to identify an additional need 1.2 Observe the particular child, identify and document needs for additional care and use to develop a plan of inclusion 1.3 Discuss concerns with others to develop a clear understanding of a particular child's needs and use this information to plan 1.4 Identify the cultural and language background and migration experiences of the child

Element:

2 Develop a plan for inclusion

Performance Criteria:

2.1 When developing a plan of inclusion, consider child's abilities, goals, interests, expectations and health status in the context of their cultural values, needs and requirements 2.2 Develop plan in consultation with all those working with the child 2.3 Identify parents' goals/expectations for their child and use when developing a plan of inclusion 2.4 Seek parents' experience and practices as a resource 2.5 Adapt service to meet child's needs within resource limitations 2.6 If a child cannot be included immediately, communicate the reasons clearly 2.7 Decide on a time to review the plan 2.8 Seek additional resources as necessary

Element:

3 Implement strategies to meet the child's additional needs

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Support child's entry in the service 3.2 Adjust level of support over time according to the child's needs 3.3 Encourage others to adopt inclusive attitudes and practices 3.4 Provide support to others to implement strategies 3.5 Develop specific program initiatives to meet a child's needs 3.6 Investigate and trial strategies that may address difficulties 3.7 Implement strategies designed by a specialist according to directions 3.8 Respond to the daily needs of children with additional needs, seeking assistance as required

Element:

4 Consult with others about ongoing issues that arise

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Share information about progress amongst all concerned 4.2 Identify and discuss issues of concern 4.3 Establish and maintain information exchange with parents or appropriate family/community members about the child's needs and care strategies 4.4 Seek and gain parental permission prior to consulting with others regarding the child 4.5 Ensure communication occurs within a culturally and linguistically responsive framework

Element:

5 Monitor and review strategies

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Closely monitor new strategies and any unexpected side effects in accordance with workplace practices 5.2 Adapt to changes in the child's participation at the time 5.3 Confront and resolve interruptions to the strategy being implemented


Learning Outcomes


This unit may apply to working with children in a range of community service contexts.  On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
 


Details of Learning Activities

Your program consists of face to face teaching, Unsupervised Directed Study and you are required to participate in work placement. It is strongly advised you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency. You are not required to attend to complete Unsupervised Directed Study, however you are expected to complete the work given and will at times be required to show evidence the work has been completed.

The student learning experience will be facilitated through participation in a range of activities:
• Work Placement
• Group discussion
• Research assignments
• Guest speakers
• Oral and/or written questions on "What if?" scenarios
• Realistic simulations and role play
• Practical demonstrations and direct observation of actual work and simulated work practice
• Oral Presentations
• Individual and group projects - Completing the projects will include negotiated independent study time and practical work relevant to the unit of competency    


Teaching Schedule

While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.

Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.

Week1
Disability Discrimination Act
Historical context of disability
E1

Week2
Racial Discrimination Act 1975
Universal Declaration on the Rights of The Child
Organisation standards, policies and procedures
E1

Week 3
Impact of settlement for newly arrived CALD families
Cultural contexts and views of care and education

Inclusive education
E1 E2 E3

Week4
Developmental milestones
Identifying children with additional needs
E1 E2 E3

Week5
Identifying children with additional needs
Strategies and methods to gain understanding of additional needs
E1 E2 E3

Week6
Considering culture and world view
Cultural beliefs and expectations regarding abilities, disabilities, gender, roles.
E1 E2

Week7
Impact on families with a child with a disability
E2 E3 E4

Week8
Principles of inclusive practice and policies
Relevant codes of ethics
E2 E3 E4

Week9
Individualised, child centred programming
E2 E3 E4

Week10
Individualised, child centred programming

E2 E3 E4

Week11

Consultation and planning for inclusion
Implementing strategies to meet needs

E2 E3 E4

Week 12
Team work
Negotiation skills

E2 E3 E4

Week 13
Assessing for and meeting additional needs in consultation with the child

E2 E3 E4 E5

Week14

Consulting with others
Monitoring and reviewing strategies for inclusion plans
E2 E3 E4 E5

Week15
Monitoring and reviewing strategies for inclusion plans
Adapting to change
E2 E3 E4 E5

Week 16

Adapting to change in plan

Resolving interruptions to implemented strategies

E4 E5

Week 17

Challenges planning and implementing inclusive education

Week 18

Seeking feedback and responding to feedback
E2 E4 E5

Week19
Reflecting on own experiences planning and implementing inclusion of children with additional needs
E3 E4 E5


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT

There are no set texts in this course. RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through handouts, our online systems and access to facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources. It is recommended that you bring:

• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones
• USB (Memory stick)


Overview of Assessment

You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent.
Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise documents, and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Work-based activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more. 
An assessment policy summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers. Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures see http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1. Oral presentation – Inclusive education (Week 7)

Assessment 2. Planning and implementing inclusion of children with additional needs assignment – (Week 13)

Assessment 3: Work placement observation/demonstration – (Week 10-18)

Assessment tasks in this unit are assessed using the following competency based results:


CA - Competency achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the due date. If an extension is required please contact your teacher and/or Coordinator before the due date.
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work.
All assessment tasks including electronically recorded student work will be kept by the University for student feedback and to meet government requirements.
Resubmissions:
If you are found to be Not Yet Competent in a Course Assessment Task you may be allowed one resubmission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission.
  


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency and with the critical aspects of assessment for each unit. The assessment matrix for units will be available from your teacher and on Blackboard for students to access.

Other Information

Attendance - The major learning experience involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.

Feedback - Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Students may be asked to attend interviews with relevant teachers and Program Coordinator to discuss academic progress.
Assessment Academic Progress www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
Special Consideration - All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Please see the RMIT website for further information. www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity

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