Education Support in Practice unit (EES163)

Online

Introduction

This unit will assist you to develop your understanding of working with children in the classroom in a support capacity. It will provide opportunities to engage in practical activities through work-integrated learning, online collaboration, and discussion. The unit has a specific focus on differentiated support and planning, and theory relevant to providing effective classroom support.

Summary

Unit name	Education Support in Practice
Unit code	EES163
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Robyn McCarthy
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	06/07/2026	28/07/2026	31/08/2026	25/10/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Evaluate effective practices in supporting learning.
• Articulate the purpose of various teaching strategies and the theoretical base which underpins these.
• Engage in a reflective cycle to explore effective learning support.
• Reflect on the application of skills and knowledge in supporting students and their learning.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
079999	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Teaching

Assessment	Identifying and Evaluating Theory in Practice (10%)|Learning Support Activity (Design and Rationale) (45%)|Learning Support Activity (Implementation and Reflection) (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Kearns, K. (2024). Supporting education (4th ed.). Cengage.  Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

Recommended

Armstrong, D., Hallett, F., Elliott, J., & Hallett, G. (2016). Understanding child and adolescent behaviour in the classroom. Cambridge University Press.  Armstrong, F. & Tsokova, D. (2008). Action research for inclusive education: Participation and democracy in teaching and learning. Routledge.   Ashman, A. (2019). Education for inclusion and diversity (6th ed.). Pearson Education Australia.  Billmeyer, R. (2010). Strategies to engage the mind of the learner: Building strategic learners. Hawker Brownlow Education. Brookfield, S. (2017). Becoming a critically reflective teacher (2nd ed.). Jossey Bass.  Cologon, K. (2014). Inclusive education in the early years: Right from the start. Oxford University Press.   De Nobile, J., Lyons, G., & Arther-Kelly, M. (2021). Positive learning environments: Creating and maintaining productive classrooms (2nd ed.). Cengage Learning Australia.   Foreman, P., & Arthur-Kelly, M. (2017). Inclusion in action (5th ed.). Thomson.  Orelove, F., Sobsey, D., & Gilles, D. (2016). Educating students with severe and multiple disabilities (5th ed.). Brookes Publishing.  Phillips, J. & Lampert, J. (2012) Introductory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Education: Reflections on the importance of knowing. Pearson.  Watson, D., Emery, C., Bayliss, P., Boushel, M., & McInnes, K. (2012). Children’s social and emotional wellbeing in schools: A critical perspective. The Policy Press.

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