1997 QUT Handbook

e determined by the University according to need and/or the
availability of special expertise.
Courses: ED25 Credit Points: 12
■ LAP517 STORYTELLING
Function of the story and storytelling in learning and teaching;
preparing, developing and delivering stories; resources;
storytelling across the curriculum.
Courses: ED25, ED51, ED52
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LAP518 VISUAL LITERACY & RESOURCE
DESIGN
Visual literacy; learning styles; interpretation; design and
evaluation of visually-based resources.
Courses: ED25 Credit Points: 12
■ LAP519 BOOKS & PUBLISHING
The artistic and historical evolution of the book; judgment of
book format through an understanding of modern production
processes; the complexities of the publishing business, past
and present; the nature of copyright.
Course: ED25 Credit Points: 12
■ LEB304 CHILDREN WITH SOCIAL &
EMOTIONAL DIFFICULTIES
The overview of social and emotional development, theories
of social and emotional development; adult-child relationships
and issues of authority and discipline; the socialisation of
emotions, expression of emotions, emotional disturbances;
self-concept and self-esteem. One of four subjects which offer
enhanced background in the inclusion of children with
disabilities and learning difficulties.
Courses: ED51, ED52
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB305 UNDERSTANDING CHILDREN WITH
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
Introduction to intellectual impairment, cognitive development
delay, slow learners and the most prevalent conditions which
include a degree of cognitive handicap; theory and practice
relating to classroom responses in regular settings; assessment
of functional attainments and planning learning in basic curriculum
areas; second of four subjects which offer enhanced
background in the inclusion of children with disabilities and
learning difficulties.
Courses: ED51, ED52
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB331 TEACHING CHILDREN WITH LOW
INCIDENCE DISABILITIES
Introduction to a wide range of low incidence exceptionalities
(e.g. sensory impairments, developmental delay and health
impairments such as Epilepsy, Asthma and Hepatitis, etc.);
methods of managing associated disabling conditions; implementation
and evaluation of programming; support and referral
services.
Courses: ED37, ED43, ED50, ED51, ED52, ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB332 TEACHING EXCEPTIONAL STUDENTS
Integrates a basic understanding and application of learning
theory as it applies to exceptional populations. Focuses on
approaches to teaching particular exceptional groups. Provides
an opportunity for development of specialist skills and resources
in one of the following areas: (a) students with learning
difficulties; (b) gifted students; (c) students with low incidence
disabilities, e.g. hearing impaired, visually impaired or
physically handicapped; (d) behaviourally or emotionally disturbed
students.
Courses: ED37, ED43, ED50, ED51, ED52, ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB333 ADULT LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
The psychological foundations of human learning and development
with special emphasis on adults. Contemporary theories
and research issues such as cognition and learning, the
effect of motivation on learning, understanding group dynam-
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ics, self/identity development, and creating effective learning
environments will be explored.
Courses: ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB334 ACQUISITION & ADAPTABILITY OF
WORKPLACE KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Explores the underlying theoretical constructs which may
enhance the acquisition of knowledge and skills. In accord
with the National Training Reform Agenda, issues such as
multi-skilling, contextualised learning, intervention to accelerate
performance, and transfer of knowledge and skill are
addressed.
Courses: ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB335 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT &
EDUCATION
Life span development for students interested in early childhood,
primary or secondary. Theoretical perspectives on human
development; cognitive, language, moral and social-emotional
development; understanding differences in learners: the
impact of ethnicity and culture on human development, exceptional
development, and the concept of inclusive education.
Courses: ED43, ED50, ED51, ED52
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB336 PSYCHOLOGY OF LEARNING &
TEACHING
Theories of learning, metacognition, motivation, problemsolving,
thinking and creativity. Intelligence and thinking
styles. Psychological dimensions of assessment. Creating optimum
environments for learning. Teaching and learning implications
of ethnicity and culture. Teaching to difference in a
context of inclusive education.
Courses: ED50, ED51, ED52, ED53
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB337 GIFTED LEARNERS
This unit provides a framework for understanding and evaluating
the needs of gifted learners. It emphasises identification,
learning and teaching styles, sound emotional issues,
research findings and resources associated with gifted learners.
Provision is also made for some practicum work with
gifted learners.
Courses: ED37, ED43, ED50, ED51, ED52, ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB338 THE INDIVIDUAL IN ADULT &
WORKPLACE EDUCATION
Tailoring instruction to the needs and strengths of individuals
and acquiring confidence in planning, organising and implementing
learning experiences. The focus ranges from setting
up initial meetings to creating responsive positive learning
environments and evaluating outcomes in terms of individual
learners.
Courses: ED54
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB420 INTERPERSONAL PSYCHOLOGY IN
EDUCATION
Historical development and major principles of interpersonal
psychology; concepts related to the formation and development
of interpersonal relationships; particular concepts and
their application to education; interpersonal relationships with
exceptional students; emotionality; models of effective teaching;
self-concept; small group development; applications of
interpersonal psychology. Study school for external students
strongly recommended.
Courses: ED26
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ LEB421 DEVELOPING EFFECTIVE LEARNING
ENVIRONMENTS
Teachers as researchers; contemporary approaches to exploring
classroom interaction and teaching/learning processes;
teacher communication and expectancy effects; promoting
cooperative learning; learning and teaching styles; teachers’