Context: This assessment asks you to draw upon your collective learning of historical and current
understanding of the breadth and depth of learning differences and wellbeing. The assessment is
about a person-centred approach of learning differences in the context of daily life, schooling, and
with specific reference to adopting measures for positive wellbeing beyond education.
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Instructions:
This assessment requires you to compile a thematic analysis of three cartoon images (attached below),
with reference to the subject resources, assessment tasks, discussions and your own research. This will
be presented as a folio of your learning. The cartoon images serve as a prompt for your in-depth
analysis and representation of your understanding of the breadth and depth of learning differences, the
historical, and current impact differences impede on an individual’s wellbeing as well as a
recognition of more contemporary approaches to understanding differences.
To best represent your understanding of this subject your folio should cover these three themes, each of
which are linked to the cartoon images, and the modules studied.
1. Learning disabilities as learning differences
2. Looking beyond the acronym
3. Promotion of positivity in differences
It is recommended that your folio is set out in the following layout:
• Introduction to each cartoon image – setting, characters, imagery, reference to the subject (250
words)
• Expand each of the three themes, drawing together module materials/discussion and linking to a
portrayal of learning differences in each image (600 words, each theme)
• Conclusion – demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of understanding learning
differences (450 words).
LDF 403 Assessment 3 Explanation
The cartoon images serve as a prompt for your in-depth analysis and representation
of your understanding of the breadth and depth of learning differences, the historical, and
current impact differences impede on an individual’s wellbeing as well as a recognition
of more contemporary approaches to understanding differences.
Introduction
Describe the images – discuss what you see in each (character and setting, explain imagery) What is
the meaning of each image? (What do you think it is showing?) What does the text (writing on
them say) All discussion should be in reference to learning differences.
Analysing Each Image
1. Learning disabilities as learning differences (explain the meaning of this). What does this mean to
you? Based on the knowledge you have gained in this subject so far. Explain why learning disabilities
should be seen as learning differences (focus on the resources in module 6 in your discussion), use any
of the 3 images to explain this theme.
2. Looking beyond the acronym why is this important to look beyond. What does this theme mean, why
is it important to look beyond the acronym or the disability? Focus on the resources in module 6 and
include your own research and Ross Greene’s view to explain the importance of this, use any of the 3
images to explain this theme.
3. Promotion of positivity in differences include strengths. Explain the importance of focusing on the
strengths and not just the challenges that students with learning disabilities and difficulties, include
discussion of neurodiversity, use resources in module 6.
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Conclusion
Demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of understanding learning differences (450 words)
say why it is important to understand learning differences- discuss the benefits to teachers, students
and parents, include references in your discussions
Remember to use APA writing style and to include references in your discussions
Cartoon images: Green, R. (2017) Lives in the Balance.
https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Restraint_0.pdf
https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Different-Lenses.pdf
https://livesinthebalance.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/The-Alphabet.pdf
Academic Integrity:
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is appropriately
referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide.
Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic
Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are
viewable online. Students also must keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment
drafts.
Special Consideration:
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to unexpected
or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher Education
Coursework and ELICOS and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a completed Application
for Special Consideration form to your Learning Facilitator.
Submission Instructions:
Submit the case study response via the Assessment link in the main navigation menu in ASL
402 Autism: Contemporary Practices. The Learning Facilitator will provide feedback via the Grade
Centre in the LMS portal. Feedback can be viewed in My Grades
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Learning Rubric: Assessment 3

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