School Of EducationProfessional Practice in ContextWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101073.1
Discipline: TEACHER EDUCATION: SPECIAL EDUCATION
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
100339 - Researching Special Education Practice
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in course 1682 Master of Special Education. Students must generally have completed 40 credit points of the degree before undertaking the practicum component to give them the theoretical background to undertake the placement. Prior to enrolling in this unit students must have: 1) submitted a Prohibited Employment Declaration prior to 1 June 2010 or a Working with Children Check Student Declaration after 1 June 2010.
About this Unit
This unit involves school-based experiences and is the final practicum experience for students undertaking their degree in Special Education and is not suitable for those without a teaching qualification or equivalent experience. This unit involves students completing a practicum, and a series of field visits and observations across a range of special education and early childhood intervention settings. The practicum will be completed in the student's area of specialisation in an early childhood, primary, secondary or other relevant setting. Students will be expected to demonstrate a range of skills in planning, implementing and evaluating individual programs for students with special education needs.
Courses| 1682.2 | Master of Special Education | CONTINUING |