Inclusive Practices in Education Settings

• • Introducing inclusive education
  • Legislation and standards for inclusive education
  • Universal Design for Learning and Inclusive Technologies
  • Understanding learners who are gifted
  • Differentiation and acceleration for learners who are gifted
  • Learning Plans and partnering with parents/carers
  • Education for students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Physical and Sensory Disabilities
  • An introduction to School Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology and Social Work
  • Education for students with dyslexia and other learning difficulties
  • Student Wellbeing and Mental Health
  • Supporting successful student transition
  • Subject review and reflection

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

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This subject focuses on the nature of inclusive education in the 21st century, with an emphasis on diversity and exceptionality. Based on a philosophical foundation that values every child/student and acknowledges the right of every child/student to the most appropriate educational opportunities, this subject involves researching and analysing the theoretical and practical issues associated with effective inclusive education. You will be required to develop a broad and coherent base of knowledge regarding learning and teaching approaches to suit the diverse educational needs of children/students. You will build on your understanding of theories of human development and learning in relation to diversity and exceptionality, applying planning models to include all learners.

• Inclusive education and learners who are gifted. (40%)
• Tutorial Participation/Other Participation (10%)
• Inclusive practices for a learner with disability. (50%)