Courses – Faculty of Education
Disability Studies
Stage I
Introduction to Intellectual Disability
An overview of the characteristics of people with an intellectual disability. Covers definition, assessment and classification systems, etiology, and educational, social, behavioural and medical services. Discusses the physiological, psychological, sociological, and educational implications of having an intellectual disability. Current trends in care, education and habilitation will be examined from both descriptive and best practice perspectives.
Disability and Support
Examines key perspectives and influences found in support for disabled people. The role of staff and services is critically analysed in light of concepts such as, autonomy, choice and self-determination. Alongside these, practice for supported living and transition to employment and continuing education are examined.
Theories of Disability
Introduces the way in which society defines and constructs disability. A range of discourses and cultural understandings related to disability are examined. The historical development of social understandings and accounts of the lived experience of disability are examined.
Prerequisite: SOCWORK 112
Restriction: ACE 962.601
Making Disabilities: The Construction of Ideas
Examines the expression of social and cultural ideas of disability in popular culture through film, television and print media. The course aims to develop skills to examine the construction and maintenance of concepts of disability and disabling identities in popular culture. The consequences of these processes are also discussed and their implications for perpetuating social devaluation, discrimination, and disadvantage.
Stage II
Positive Behaviour Support
An introduction to critical features of positive behaviour support which have emerged from applied behaviour analysis with a focus on community participation, and person-centred values. Assists students to examine assumptions about behaviour, undertake problem identification and functional assessment, and design and evaluate behaviour plans in relation to community settings.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed from the BHumServ Schedule
Restriction: ACE 560.708, EDSPEC 230
Special Topic
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed from the BHumServ Schedule
Stage III
Disability Research in Human Services
A critical examination of the social science research in the field of disability studies. Introduces a range of methodologies and methods of data collection and analysis commonly used in disability research. The course will promote the critical evaluation of a range of research approaches.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Quality of Life
An in-depth examination of the subjective and objective nature of the quality of life construct as it relates to the experience of disabled people. Key features and theories will be explored, with an emphasis on the application of the construct to service provision and support.
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Restriction: ACE 963.702
Contemporary Disability Theory and Policy
Examines contemporary theory and policy in the health and disability sector and critiques theories and models of disability, mental health and aging. Critically examines the interface between the state and the individual and includes an examination of changing assumptions of needs, rights and responsibilities in the context of the provision of disability support.
The Legal Context of Disability Support
Explains and evaluates features of the health and disability, accident and rehabilitation environments in New Zealand. Introduces and examines current legislation relevant to the health and disability sector including mental health and support for older adults including the rights of service users.
Management Processes in Disability Support
Offers a framework for the critique and analysis of the impact of personal professional practice on needs assessment and service coordination provision in the context of middle level management. In consultation with an off-site professional supervisor and on-site colleague, students will complete practical requirements related to the theory and practice of contract management.
Special Topic
Prerequisite: Any 30 points passed at Stage II from the BHumServ Schedule
Source: The University of Auckland 2013 Online Calendar
Last updated on: Thursday 1 November 2012
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