Learning Theories, Diversity and Differentiation

• • Diversity and inclusion
  • Diversity due to physical aspects and health conditions
  • Cognitive diversity
  • Social, emotional, behavioural and sensory diversity
  • Sociocultural diversity
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives
  • Differentiating curriculum: individualised and universal design pedagogies
  • Using Behaviourist perspectives to support diverse learners
  • Using Cognitivist/Constructivist perspectives to support learner differences through classroom practices
  • Using Cognitivist/Constructivist perspectives to support learner differences through curriculum choices
  • Using Humanist perspectives to engage a diverse classroom of learners
  • Approaching learner engagement and assessment with a holistic perspective
  • Review and reflection

You won't be able to enrol into this subject if you've already successfully completed or currently enrolled in the following subject(s) as they are considered anti-requisites due to the similarity of the content.

• CUR-EDC251-Inclusive Education (No longer available)

You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

one of

• CUR-EDC135-Child Development for Educators
• CUR-EDC151-Child Development for Educators (No longer available)

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

This subject provides an overview of theoretical perspectives on human learning including behaviourism, humanism, constructivism and cognitivism, from historical and current perspectives. Each set of theoretical assumptions is evaluated based on scientific evidence and explored in terms of practical applications to promote learning in educational environments with a specific focus on the underlying principles of inclusive education and social justice, including effective preparation of all students to transition effectively as productive members of society. Current Australian and international education and human rights policies are reviewed with the aim of equipping educators with the awareness, knowledge and skills to support appropriate education for all students utilising a student/family centred, strength based approach. The theoretical foundations are built upon with learning opportunities to develop competencies in all aspects of inclusive education.

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• Report (50%)
• Essay (50%)

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