Pedagogies for Diversity
PostgraduateCUR-MTPS5012027
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Learn to appreciate diversity in the school environment. Be exposed to different theories and teaching strategies and learn how to create individual educational plans for students with diverse abilities, and cultural and social diversity.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 21 Feb 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $3,015
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Pedagogies for Diversity
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- analyse and apply knowledge of the diverse learning needs of students, including those with disability, additional needs, and students from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, to plan, implement and evaluate differentiated and inclusive teaching strategies, drawing on research evidence that demonstrates the effectiveness of high-quality inclusive practice
- investigate and apply knowledge of First Nations peoples, cultures and perspectives to critically reflect on and adapt inclusive teaching practice
- identify and explain the legislative, regulatory and policy frameworks that govern inclusive education in Australia, and articulate the rights of all students to equitable access and participation in education
- evaluate and apply evidence-based, interdisciplinary approaches to support diverse groups of students, and demonstrate knowledge of effective collaboration with families, paraprofessionals and specialist professionals to maximise student outcomes within inclusive settings.
- Introduction to concepts and policies of diversity and inclusion
- Understanding diversity
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students: cultural awareness and teaching strategies
- Working with and in diverse communities
- Sensory, physical and health needs
- Cognitive needs
- Social, Emotional and Behavioural needs
- Creating and understanding Individual Educational Plans
The focus of this subject is on understanding diversity within the context of school environments and developing the knowledge, skills and dispositions to respond effectively to the full range of learners. The subject encompasses literature and theory about student diversity and relates this knowledge to learning environments for students with diverse abilities, cultural and social diversity, and language backgrounds. This subject addresses elements of Core Content including First Nations peoples, cultures and perspectives, including content embedded in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures cross-curriculum priority and the diversity within and across First Nations communities in terms of culture, language, history and the varied impacts of colonisation; the diverse learning needs of students; and evidence-based approaches for supporting students with high-prevalence needs are examined in collaboration with interdisciplinary perspectives. The subject includes differentiated and inclusive teaching strategies to maximise outcomes for all learners, and highlights the importance of working with families, paraprofessionals and other professionals within ethical, legislative, administrative and organisational requirements.
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- CUR-EDS-GDI-2027 - Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
- CUR-SEC-MAS-2027 - Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
- CUR-PRI-MAS-2027 - Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
Elective
- CUR-EDU-GCE-2027 - Graduate Certificate in Education
Additional requirements
- Other requirements -
Access to Microsoft Office or a unit approved alternative, access to video creation and editing software.
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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Student feedback
8 student respondents between 2 June - 15 Dec 2025.
62%of students felt the study load was manageable
87%of students felt this subject helped them gain relevant skills
Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-EDS-GDI
Master of Teaching (Secondary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-SEC-MAS
Master of Teaching (Primary Education)
PostgraduateCUR-PRI-MAS
Graduate Certificate in Education
PostgraduateCUR-EDU-GCE