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EDU8328 Consultation and Communication: Theory and Practice

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Education
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

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Overview

The last decade has seen major changes in the role and function of class teachers and specialist support staff. Increasingly, educators are required to work cooperatively in the development and delivery of instruction and related education services. Such activities require a high level of skill in communication, in collaborative consultation, and in interpersonal problem solving.

In this course the student is introduced to the theory and practice of collaborative consultation and related communication and interpersonal problem solving skills. The course is designed to meet the needs of both class teachers and specialist support teachers. Its particular focus is on the delivery of appropriate instruction and services to children with learning, behaviour, and adjustment problems, but is relevant to all educators seeking professional development in communication skills and the processes of consultation.

Course learning outcomes

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. define, critically analyse and apply key concepts in consultation as it applies in the field of education;
  2. critically review the theory and models of consultation used in the social science;
  3. provide a rationale for why class teachers and support teachers should be familiar with the processes and skills of consultation;
  4. define, critically evaluate and apply key concepts in collaborative consultation;
  5. demonstrate an understanding of the process of collaborative consultation in the school or other professional setting including the micro skills of communication;
  6. review and discuss the efficacy and limitations of collaborative consultation;
  7. demonstrate competence in and appropriate use of language and literacy, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and referencing.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Changing models of service delivery 10.00
2. Consultation: theory, models, principles 15.00
3. Consultation: stages and processes 10.00
4. Collaborative consultation 15.00
5. Skills of collaboration 40.00
6. An introduction to Case Management 10.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Friend, M, Cook, L, Brown, D, Pryzwansky, WB, Schulte, AC, Dettmer, P, Knackendofel, AP & Thurston, LP 2015, Consultation and communication theory and practice, Pearson Australia, Sydney, NSW.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Essay No 50 1,2,3,7
Assignments Written Portfolio No 50 4,5,6,7
Date printed 10 February 2023