Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention)
ObjectivesStudents completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention) will be able to: * Deepen their knowledge and extend their understanding in the general area of educational thought and practice; * Acquire a substantial understanding of relevant theory and practice in particular areas of education pertinent to the specialisation program in their course; * Improve their ability to present carefully reasoned and appropriately documented positons on matters of educational significance related to their chosen subjects; * Be acquainted with the range of expert writing and research on particular topics in the field of education; * Apply to the resolution of practical situations in areas of education related to their studies, principles for action based on pertinent writings and research; * Be eligible under particular specified conditions for employment in designated positions with the Victorian Department of Education and Training, and in other school authorities and in Early Childhood Intervention programs funded by Human Services Victoria Have an ongoing interest in the study and practice of inclusive education; * Establish a sound basis for further studies in education at doctoral level.
Entry requirementsTeachers and practitioners.
Academic titlePostgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention)
Course descriptionThis course is comprised of 2 compulsory subjects and 1 elective subject
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-614 Inclusion and Child/Family Interventions
This subject addresses current theories and principles underpinning early childhood intervention, special education and inclusion; evolution and principles in the inclusion of children and students with a disability; family-centred practice; child-ce... Semester 2 12.50
472-604 Assessment and Program Implementation
This subject aims to develop knowledge and skills in the role and nature of norm referenced assessments; examines the principles and application of informal and alternative assessments and their application to developmental and sequential teaching; a... Semester 2 12.50
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-611 Social-Communication, Behaviour and ASD
Students should understand the different theories and symptomology of autism; communication intervention, understanding behaviour and sensory processing, social competence needs; intervention in perspective taking; addressing social relationships; in... Semester 1 25
460-612 Communication,Social Skills & Disability
This subject addresses contemporary theories and research into the processes of learning, speech, language and social development; research into the effects of cognitive, sensory, physical and social-emotional impairment on learning, language and soc... Semester 1 25