Launceston
Introduction
Foundations of Education Support introduces concepts and theories that deepen and broaden your understanding of the professional activity undertaken by education support workers in the classroom. It discusses the practical skills required in work contexts and provides opportunities to critically examine the nature of support for student learning and development. You will develop practical skills in reflection and observation by engaging in tutorials, lectures and on-line activities. This engagement in the activities of the unit will assist you in completing your assessment tasks.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | The Role of Education Support |
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| Unit code | EES161 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Wendy Balassa |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Reflect on the application of skills and knowledge as an education support worker in a professional context.
- Articulate understanding of theories underpinning educational practice in relation to education support and evaluate evidence of your own learning.
- Evaluate and discuss a range of strategies and technologies that will assist in supporting student learning.
- Articulate the ways education support workers communicate and collaborate within a professional team.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ESH161
Teaching
| Assessment | Task 1: Reflective Journals x 3, each journal must be 300 words maximum (25%) Task 2: Theory Essay,1100 words maximum (25%) Task 3: Support Plan, 2000 words maximum (50%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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