School Of EducationAssessing to Support LearningWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 102147.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1720 Master of Inclusive Education or 1721 Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education.
About this Unit
Professionals’ knowledge and skill in assessment supports the identification, planning, monitoring and evaluation of their work with individuals with additional needs. Assessment not only applies to assessing the needs of the individual, but extends to identifying the needs of the family and the educational setting. This unit explores various models of assessment (and their underlying theory and implications for practice). Various approaches are investigated that are utilised to elucidate a range of educational needs across the lifespan by a range of professionals (e.g. functional, standardised, diagnostic, strengths-based, curriculum-based). Students apply problem-based learning by selecting and critiquing assessment strategies to inform the goals, educational instruction and adjustments, and progress for an individual, their family and educational setting. Students also develop skills in communicating with colleagues and families regarding issues around assessment.
Courses| 1720.2 | Master of Inclusive Education | CONTINUING |
| 1720.3 | Master of Inclusive Education | CONTINUING |
| 1720.4 | Master of Inclusive Education | CURRENT |
| 1721.1 | Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education | CONTINUING |
| 1721.2 | Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education | CURRENT |
| 1722.2 | Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 1847.2 | Master of Education (STEM) | CONTINUING |
| 1911.1 | Master of Education | CURRENT |
| 1913.1 | Graduate Certificate in Education (exit only) | CURRENT |
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