I 0 Studies 1n V1S1on Impairment I Units 6 Level G Duration Sem

TOPICS OFFERED IN 2000

EDSP 90 I 0 Studies 1n V1S1on Impairment I Units 6 Level G Duration Sem

Class Contact I two hour lecture/seminar per week

Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertD!sSt, GradCertEd GradCertGiftedEd

GradDipEdAdmin MDisSt, MEd MEdAdmln MEdSt MEdMgmt, MSpecEd MTeach This topic will examine definitions and terminology relating to visual Impairment, the anatomy and physiology of the eye the aetiology Incidence and nature and loss of vision and major eye diseases and disorders The background and history of the field educational principals and management of students and current Issues and future trends In services will come Into review The Impact of a loss of vision on learning will be analysed and the need for early education and parent education services and guidance Braille will be Introduced

EDSP 9011 Studies 1n V1s1on Impairment 2

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Class Contact I two hour lecture/seminar per week

Mode Internal and External Prerequisites EDSP 90 I 0

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertDisSt GradCertEd GradCertGlftedEd

GradDlpEdAdmln MDisSt MEd MEdAdmin MEdSt MEdMgmt MSpecEd MTeach This topic will continue the Investigation of aspects of the education of students with a vision Impairment begun In EDSP 90 I 0 Specialisation will focus on the psychology of visual perception and Its relation to visual Impairment enhancement and training of perceptual skills optics and low vision aids to enhance visual functioning orientation and mobility and the organisation and Integration of educational services Particular attention wlll be given to research Into specific eye conditions and the necessary adaptations to management teaching and the classroom environment

EDSP 9012 Coursework Project

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Special Education (Commencing)

Units 12 Level G Duration Sem/Yr Class Contact Personal direction

Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only MDlsSt MGlftedEd MSpecEd

This topic Is designed to enable students to develop areas of Interest arising out of the theoretical and research literature In speclal education A range of activities Including practical work Is permlsslble

In each case students must Indicate the ability to work Independently and demonstrate mastery of the literature In an area of special education Students may analyse and evaluate the literature In order to show Its strengths and limitations Alternatively they may examine the possible uses or lmpllcatlons of the literature This could Involve discussion of how the Implications might be tested how the llterature might be used In special education practice or how the literature might apply to the analysis and understanding of particular problem areas Students are

responsible for securing the agreement of a member of staff to supervise their prefect This can be done through Individual negotiation or via discussion with the strand convener

In consultation with the supervisor the student will prepare a proposal for the project which has to be approved by the Coursework Higher Degree Committee of the School The proposal should provide an outline and Justification of the work to be undertaken This normally will Include a specification of the literature to be examined a statement of purpose the ratlonale for or significance of the work and an outline of how the project Is to be undertaken (eg

methods used If data are to be collected) Assessment ls based on a final report of 12 000 words which Is to be submitted In dupllcate In typewritten and soft bound form

EDSP 9014 Assessment and Evaluation In Special Education

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Class Contact I two hour seminar/practical class per week

Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd GradCertG!ftedEd GradDlpEdAdmin MDisSt, MEd MEdAdmln MEdSt, MEdMgmt, MGiftedEd MSpecEd MTeach

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This topic ^1s concerned with the assessment and evaluation of exceptional students The issues to be covered will focus on both formal and Informal methods of assessment with clear attention being paid to observational methods curriculum based and performance based assessment The application of prrnc1ples of assessment to education will be clearly addressed

EDSP 9015 Educating Gifted Students Research and Practice

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Class Contact I lecture and I tutorial per week Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd GradCertGiftedEd GradDipEdAdmln MDrsSt MEd MEdAdmin MEdSt MEdMgmt MG1ftedEd MSpecEd MTeach

This topic combines current research on advanced thinking abtlit1es with progressive guidelines on currlcufum and rnstructlon for gifted students The topic has Its foundations In recent developments in cognitive science psychological research and education research and practice The concept of multiple intelligences ls examined with theories of divergent th1nk1ng skllls and most appropriate educational programs The course content will cover the topics thinking skills perception social/emotional development of gifted students counselling gifted students curriculum

development for gifted students

EDSP 9017 Hearmg Impairment I

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertDJsSt GradCertEd GradCertG1ftedEd

GradDipEdAdmin MDisSt MEd MEdAdmin MEdSt MEdMgmt MSpecEd MTeach This topic is an rntroductory topic In the educational management of students with Impaired hearing It is not Intended to be a comprehensive preparation for teachers to work with hearing Impaired students Rather 1t is Intended to provide some insights to those persons with a professlonal or personal Interest In the education of this population The topic will provide an overview of the nature of hearing and hearing impairment the diagnosis and assessment of hearing loss the effects of early onset hearing Joss on the llngwstic academic and psychosoclal development of the 1nd1vldual and various audiolog1ca/ and educational management strategies

Flinders University Adelaide Australia

EDSP 9019 Commumcat1on D1fficult1es

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Class Contact I two hour seminar per week Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd GradCertGlftedEd GradDlpEdAdmin MDisSt MEd MEdAdmin MEdSt MEdMgmt MSpecEd MT each

This topic examines factors which enable children and adults with moderate and severe language drfflcult1es to communicate As such the language of orientation gesture and sign are seen as foundations for effective non verbal

communication Augmentative communication lts role and effects along with the function of comprehension as a basis for productive language will be examined and evaluated Finally the theories and research underlying the pragmatics of effective receptive and expressive language will be Investigated Models of context which facilltate language and communication skills wlll be constructed from case evidence

EDSP 9020 D1ssertat1on m Special Education

Units 18 Level G

Class Contact Personal direction

Duration Prerequisites Satisfactory completion of 30 units of a masters program In Special Education Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only MGrftedEd MSpecEd The dissertation is rntended to give students the opportunity of applying research techniques to an Issue In special education Students must submit a detalled proposal for approval before proceeding to the dissertation

EDSP 9023 Directed Study m Special Education

Units 6 Level G

Class Contact Personal direction Mode Internal and External

Duration Sem

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertD1sSt GradCertEd MD1sSt MGlftedEd MSpecEd This topic allows students to pursue an rnd1v1dual course of study related to the field of special education

A description of the proposed study with the recommendations of the supervising staff member should be submitted to the topic coordinator who will forward Jt to the sub committee on Higher Degrees by Coursework for approval The proposals should be submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the semester

EDSP 9024 Special Education Contemporary Issues

Units 6 Level M Duration Sem Class Contact I hour lecture and I two hour practical per week

Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd MSpecEd

In this topic students gain an overview of all forms of disability and the Impact of disabll\ty upon learning and development Particular attention is given to Issues of lncluslon of students with special needs In regular schools and to the support services needed by such students Current policles and practices In special education In Australia and overseas are considered with a focus upon Inclusion and the problems encountered in translating policy Into practice

EDSP 9025 Intervention for Problems in Literacy

Units 6 Level M Duration Sem Class Contact I lecture and 2 hours

practicals/laboratories Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd MGJftedEd MSpecEd

In this topic students will examine in detail the causes of learning failure In the basic academic skill areas of reading writing and spelllng Students will develop appropriate skills In carrying out In depth assessment of chlldren who exhibit problems In acquiring literacy skills and In plannlng appropriate teaching programs and resources for them Consideration will be given to various Instructional strategies known to enhance the acquisition of literacy skills Research on literacy Intervention for children with special needs wlll be examined critically within the context of the literature on general methods of classroom lrlstructlon In literacy

EDSP 9026 Programming for Students with Special Needs

Units 6 Level M Duration Sem Class Contact I hour lecture hour seminar and I hour workshop per week

Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertEd MSpecEd In this topic students explore theories of learning and relate these to possible causes of learning difficulty In various areas of the school

curriculum Students also consider different types of teaching necessary to bring about different types of learning and the appllcablllty of specific types of teaching to particular characteristics of learners Emphasis Is given to application of the research evidence on effective teaching Students also develop skills In program planning and In the evaluation of learning with particular reference to students with disabilities A focus In the topic Is on Inclusive classroom practice

EDSP 9027 Collaborative Consultation

Units 6 Level M Dura.don Sem Class Contact 3 hours practicals/laboratories per week

Mode Internal and External

This topic will provide students with an understanding of the processes of consultation and counselling within the context of the education of children with special needs To help students acquire the skills necessary for effective helping relationships with a particular focus on a collaboratlve approach to the exploration and resolution of educational questions with teachers administrators chlldren and their families

EDSP 9028 Rehab1htat1on and Learning Following Acquired Brain ln1ury

Units 6 Level G,M Duration Sem Class Contact 6 hours per week or the equivalent

The topic defines the nature of acquired brain Injury and related neurological disorders Forms of brain Injury trauma are examined from a hollstlc point of view How these different forms of trauma affect a persons (children and adults) participation and learning ls a topic focus factors which Influence participation and learning are Jdentlfled according to whether the person with ABI Is experiencing the locked in state post concussion syndrome or moderate to severe acquired brain injury Disorders of attention and memory Inappropriate communication skills Impaired executive functioning and problem solving are examined In relation to their effect on community Inclusion Students are expected to construct a model which facllltates community Inclusion A ¹ community based rehabllitatlon and learning program is emphasised as this Is considered to be the most effective means of nourishing the skills and talents of people with ABI The distinct features of community based rehabllltatlon

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programs are examined in relation to persons with severe moderate and mild acquired brain lnfury Characteristic of the participation and recovery process Is a persons ability to communicate and be included in al/ life domains The role of communication and Interpersonal skills In facllltatlng Inclusion is evaluated Case examples of effective inclusion for people with ABI in domestic social education and vocational domains are presented along with evaluation of factors determining the success of rehabilltatlon and Inclusion

EDSP 9035 Directed Study m D1Sab1ht1es

Units 6 Level G Class Contact As required Mode Internal and External

Duration Sem

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertDlsSt GradCertEd GradCertGJftedEd MDlsSt MGlftedEd MSpecEd

This topic allows students to pursue an individual course of study related to the field of disability studies A description of the proposed study with the recommendations of the supervising staff member should be submitted for approval to the topic coordinator The proposal should be submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the semester ln which the student Is enrolled for this topic

EDSP 9036 Directed Study m D1sab1ht1es A

Units 3 Level G Class Contact As required Mode Internal and External

Duration Sem

This topic allows students to pursue an Individual course of study related to the field of disability studies A description of the proposed study with the recommendations of the supervising staff member should be submitted for approval to the topic coordinator The proposal should be submitted for approval prior to the commencement of the semester In which the student Is enrolled for this topic

EDSP 9043 TheSIS m Special Education

Units 3124 Level M Duration SemlYr Class Contact Individual supervision

Mode Internal and External

The student will be supervised In developing a thesis covering the skills necessary In designing developing applying research procedures collecting and Interpreting data or other material within the special education field

Flinders University Adelaide Australia

HLTH 8001 Remote Context I

Ms S Lenthall

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Assumed Knowledge Basic requirements to practise as a health professional In a specific discipline

Mode External mode only

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertHlth GradDipRemoteHlthPrac MRemoteHlthPrac Other Will also be offered as an Intensive Remote Health Context I 1s concerned with the cultural social and economic context of remote health care in Australla and wJIJ facilitate the development of the students understanding of the people In remote areas and the mafor Issues they face

The topic explores the definition of remote and examines significant Issues remote communities face as well as the concept of culture and racism within Australian society There Is an emphasis on Indigenous health and how present health status is related to history The topic also explores the adaptation process to living and working In remote areas examines sources of stress associated with remote practice and suggests strategies to manage stress

HLTH 8002 Remote Health Care I

Ms S Lenthall

Units 6 Level G Duration Sem Assumed Knowledge Basic requirements to practise as a health professional In a specific discipline

Mode External mode only

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertHlth GradDipRemoteHlthPrac MRemoteHlthPrac Other Wiii also be offered as an Intensive The topic provides an opportunity for reflection on how services are delivered In remote areas Community development. factors Influencing health services and public health Issues will be discussed with Primary Health Care as a central theme Remote Health Care I proceeds from an

examination of models of health epidemiology and publlc health to an analysis of primary health care and community development

HLTH 8003 Remote Health Care Practice I

Ms S Lenthall

Units 6 Level G Duration SemlYr Assumed Knowledge Basic requirements to practise as a health professional in a specific disclpllne

Mode External mode only

Degree Restrictions Only GradCertHlth GradDlpRemoteHlthPrac MRemoteHlthPrac Other Wiii also be offered as an Intensive The topic aims at developlng generic skills and competencies for health professionals In remote contexts and extending competencies and skills within the students chosen health professional dlsclpllnes Students are Introduced to the generic skills and competencies through flexible learning packages They apply and practise the skills within their remote health contexts Specific skills and competencies within chosen disciplines are developed through a combination of flexible learn Ing packages and support from clinical preceptors Again the emphasis Is placed on application and practice

A list of required generic and specific skills and competencies are supplied with the flexible

!earning packages

NURS 1707 Critical Thinking

Mr SJ Parker

Units 4 5 Level I Duration Sem Class Contact 3 hours per week seminar format

Mode Internal and External

Exploration of the various types of thinking and reasoning processes as they relate to nursing the nature of the various types of argument as they relate to nursing the relationship between thinking and argument evaluation to problem solving in nursing the application of thinking and argument evaluation to various nursing contexts and the construction of good arguments for writing and speaking In nursing professional settings

NURS 3406 Developing a Program for Health Education

Mrs PF Mitchell

Units 6 Level l Duration Sem Mode External mode only

This topic will help students to Identify the prlnclples of adult education and provide the opportunity to design plan Implement and evaluate an educational program for clients within their own area of expertise

NURS 3414 Issues and Care In Elective Abortion

Mrs HLJames

Units 3 Level 3 Duration Sem Mode Internal and External

Degree Restrictions Only BMld

Content will include political legal ethical and social Issues using a primary health care focus The student will be Introduced to the relevance of feminist theory regarding this Issue The goal Is to enable the student to gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs of women

undergoing abortion so that appropriate care Is given

NURS 3435 lnd1v1dual Study

Ms/A Condon

Units 4 5 Level 3 Duration Sem Class Contact Meetings with supervisor to be negotiated

Mode Internal and External

Students will be assisted through guided reflection on their practice/learning needs to devise and fulfill a learning contract

Students will devise an lndlvlduallsed program of study and be appointed a supervisor to oversee their learning

NURS 3436 Nursing Praxis

Mr A n ha W1nlfreyda

Units 9 Level 3 Duration Sem Class Contact Tutorial/self directed project and cllnlcal

Mode Internal and External

The students will be assisted to explore the evidence underpinning their practice through reflective and crltlcal analysls of their own practice

NURS 3510 An Introduction to Research for Midwives

Mrs HL/ames

Offered only In external mode In 2000 Units 4 5 Level 3

Mode Internal and External Degree Restrictions Only BMld

Duration Sem

This topic Is designed to Introduce experienced midwives and student midwives to ways of knowing and research methodologies The students will then examine the methodologies importance In generating midwifery knowledge and how this knowledge can be usefully applied

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to midwifery practice Quantitative and qualitative paradigms are Jdentlfled and the different kinds of knowledge that these Inquiry paradigms generate At the completion of the topic the students are expected to be able to critically analyse midwifery research reports

NURS 3515 lnfert1hty and Ass1Sted Reproduction

Ms SL de Lacey

Units 6 Level 3 Duration Sem Mode External mode only

This topic alms to provide students with knowledge and skllls to ensure competence In the provision of holistic nursing care to clients who are experiencing difficulty Jn becoming pregnant, who have received a diagnosis of lnfertillty or who are undertaking or have undertaken assisted reproductive technologies (Assisted Reproduction Includes technologies such as IVF ICSI sperm egg and embryo donation and surrogacy)

NURS 3517 Research for Pract1t1oners

Mr

SJ

Parker

Units 9 Level J Duration Yr

Mode Internal and External

This topic Is designed to help the Registered Nurse become a good consumer of research At the end of the topic students will be able to

read and understand the research that Is published in their area of practice

participate In research proJects in a meaningful and effective way

participate In debating significant Issues related to research In an Informed way

NURS 360 I Bioscience for Midwives

DrMJJones

Units 4 5 Level J Duration Sem Class Contact 3 hours per week

Mode Internal and External Degree Restrictions Only BMld

This topic enables students to strengthen current knowledge in the biological and physical sciences The major aim of the topic Is to apply scientific concepts to nursing practice

Flinders University Adelaide Australia

NURS 3702 Psychosocial Aspects of Reproduction

Ms PM Sarkway

Units 4 5 Level J Duration Sem Class Contact 4 hours per week for one semester

Mode Internal and External Degree Restrictions Only BMid

The topic will Introduce students of midwifery (and related fields) to psychologlcal frameworks which explain human behaviour On completion of the topic students will be able to apply the frameworks to midwifery (or related fields) and be able to Incorporate strategies Into their practice to address

psychosocial factors which influence the feelings thoughts and behaviour of clients and their famlly or social network

stress and coping as they apply to reproductive experience reproductive loss

non pharmacological methods of pain management

NURS 3711 Women's Health ma Changing Society

Ms

J

Thompson Not offered In 2000

Units 6 Level J Duration Sem Mode Internal and External

NURS 3716 Contemporary Nursing Dynanucs

Mrs ML Cecchln

Units 9 Level J Duration Sem Mode Internal and External

This topic provides a framework for students to explore and crltlcally analyse aspects of their health system This will Incorporate elements which Influence the professional environment of the nurse such as demographics health policy law ethics culture primary health care

leadership structures of organisations models of care delivery and change

NURS 390 I Chnical Studies m M1dw1fery

Ms PA Glover

Units 6 Level J Duration Sem Mode External mode only

This topic will prepare the student with a beginning level of knowledge skills and attitude (competence) required to care for women and