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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Policies, proceduresand legislationmay include: | National, state/territory and local government legislative requirements affecting the education setting operationDisability standards for education Copyright legislationPrivacy legislationFreedom of Information legislationNational and/or international standardsAwards, enterprise agreements and/or relevant industrial instrumentsThe educational organisation's processes (e.g. goals, values, systems, policies, procedures, reporting etc) |
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Communications with parent/guardian/carer may include: | Face-to-face meetingTelephone callsInformal conversationsWritten communications (paper/electronic) |
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Learning environment should : | Be safe and supportiveBe relevant to the cultural context of student learningEncourage community engagement and participationEncourage students to actively engage in learningBe relevant, flexible and inclusiveDemonstrate diversity and provide social justice |
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Disabilities may include: | Autism spectrum disorderHearing disabilityIntellectual disabilityPhysical disabilitySpeech language disabilityVision disabilityMultiple disabilities Health related disabilities |
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Effects may include varied levels of : | Social skillsMotor skills Risk taking skillsEmotional developmentBehaviourGrowthCognitive developmentReliance on one sensory inputCommunication skillsIdentity awareness |
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Implications for classroom teaching and learning may include: | Adjustments to teaching and learning programsRedesign of the learning environmentAlternate teaching strategiesPersonal support requirementsProvide and use assistive technology and equipmentFlexible timeframesBehaviour support strategiesHealth and safety issuesContingency planningSpecialist support staff contributionsUse of an inclusive curriculum |
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Knowledge of students may include: | Preferences and interestsImpact of disability on learningFuture goalsCommunication style Changing health statusAchievementsChallengesHistory |
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Support strategies may include: | Peer supportSmall group and individual support/teachingInterpreting/transliteratingNote takingVolunteer tutoringActivities designed by a specialistUse of assistive technologiesVocational learning opportunitiesSocial learning opportunities |
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Resources may include: | Large print textsBraille machinesEmbossersSpecialised computer hardware and softwareWheelchairs and mobility equipmentHeadphonesSensory materialsPersonal care equipment HoistsSignsVisual displaysGames, puzzles, activities to meet specific needsInterpretersMattresses and linenHealth related equipmentSpecialist support workersDaily communication booksPositioning equipmentSpecialised furnitureCommunication equipment |
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Education adjustment profile refers to: | A profile based on a questionnaire focusing on strategies workers use to support a student with disabilities Education Adjustment Program (EAP) is a system (in Queensland) identifying and responding to the educational needs of students with disabilities |
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Cultural diversity refers to: | The range of knowledge, skills and experience brought to a situation by all members of the groupThe range of perspectives, responses and ideas possible within a diverse group |
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Contextualisation may include: | Relating materials to specific localities, times, historiesRelating materials to students current understanding and knowledge base |
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Delivery strategies may include: | Classroom teachingFormal and informal learningSelf directed learningPlay based learningFlexible learningSupported learningE learningIndividual and group workThird party deliveryExternal studiesLocal contextualisationMeaningful learningCulturally appropriate learningStrategies devised with the teachers to improve a student's access to learningUse of appropriate resources |
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Barriers to learning may include: | Cultural barriersCommunication methodsPhysical, social, emotional, intellectual disabilitySocioeconomic barriersLanguage barriersLiteracy and numeracy skillsSelf-esteemSelf confidenceFamily circumstancesHealth and safetySelf efficacyAttendance |
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