Next start date 6 Apr 2020
Delivered Online
Duration
4 weeks
Cost From $275.80
Overview
With the majority of children and adolescents on the spectrum now attending inclusive education environments, it is essential to be aware of the challenges these complex environments can create for this group of learners. This module aims to support educators, parents/carers, specialist and support staff in developing and demonstrating their understanding of the profiles and needs of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum in order for appropriate adjustments and supports to be put in place.
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This module will cover the characteristics of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum and appropriate universal teaching strategies in a range of inclusive education environments (e.g. early childhood and care settings, primary school, middle years and senior years). You’ll learn how to apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a strategy to help children and adolescents on the autism spectrum improve their participation, engagement and achievement in inclusive education environments.
Who should participate?
Educators across a range of learning contexts who want to understand the characteristics of learners on the autism spectrum that may impact their participation, engagement and achievement in inclusive settings. This workshop may also be relevant for parents, allied health professionals and ancillary staff (e.g. teacher aides) to help them understand the strengths and needs of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum and how to effectively plan for inclusive settings/environments.
Your expert facilitators Dr Beth Saggers & Dr Sofia Mavropoulou
Dr Beth Saggers is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at QUT. She has over 30 years of practical teaching and research experience working with students on the autism spectrum, educators and families, and is an active research participate in the national cooperative research centre for autism. Dr Saggers has worked with students in all phases of schooling, across a diverse range of educational settings and has extensive experience in working with students with challenging behaviours. Click here for more information on Dr Beth Saggers.
Dr Sofia Mavropoulou is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education. She has extensive experience collaborating with teachers and parents to create autism-friendly inclusive environments for individuals with autism across different ages. Sofia’s research is focused on the application of educational strategies to support learners with autism in inclusive contexts. Click here for more information on Dr Sofia Mavropoulou.
Core concepts
By completing this online module, you will:
- Understand the characteristics and behavioural features of children and adolescents on the autism spectrum
- Learn evidence-based universal strategies for learners on the autism spectrum in inclusive environments
Details
Where and when
This course will be held entirely online, via Blackboard, QUT's online learning platform. Blackboard access will remain active for 2 weeks after the course.
When:
6 April 2020 - 3 May 2020
31 August 2020 - 27 September 2020
Certification
For this online module you will be issued a Certificate of Attainment for 13 hours of CPD.
Cost
| Registration type | Cost | Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | $275.80 (including GST) | 4 weeks prior |
| Standard | $324.50 (including GST) | 10 days prior |
| QUT Alumni / Student / Staff* | $243.40 (including GST) | 10 days prior |
| Group* (5 or more) | $275.80 (including GST) per person | 10 days prior |
*For group and QUT staff registrations, please email QUTeX for further instructions.
More details
Module Plus – Inclusive strategies for the autism spectrum
Extend your learning with the Module Plus. In the Module Plus, participants will apply the knowledge they acquired in the first module by completing an authentic assessment that can be used in their workplace. On completion of the Module Plus, participants will also earn credit for a postgraduate unit. For more information, please click here.
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