Inclusive Education M

Course aim

To develop students' knowledge of the complex nature of learners' disability and diversity and to apply these in the research and design of professional educational approaches which promote inclusion, social justice, equity, human rights, partnerships, person centred planning and advocacy.

Course content

Students will analyse concepts and theories of inclusion, exceptionality, equity, social justice, marginalisation, human rights, partnerships, person centred planning and advocacy with integration of legislative, ethical and policy directions. Students will inquire inclusive educational practice which aims to maximise the learning outcomes and curriculum access for students with special educational needs, disability, learning difficulties, language and communication disorders, social and emotional disorders, giftedness and marginalisation associated with gender, culture, race and linguistic diversity from birth to adulthood. 

Textbook(s)

Hyde, M, Carpenter, L & Conway, R 2014, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement, 2nd ed, Oxford University Press, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
Group 1
EDUC 5187	Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Educators' Practices
Group 2
EDUC 5186	Professional Experience and Reflection 1: Introduction to Early Childhood Educators' Practices

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EDUC 5160	Development, Learning and Cognition M

Either of the listed Professional Experience courses plus the course common to all relevant programs.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 9 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 9 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External (Online learning activities)	3 hours x 9 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 9 weeks
Seminar	2 hours x 9 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical Article Review , Research Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.