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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.

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.