Details for EDU224 Inclusive Education

This subject critically analyses inclusive philosophy from a biblical perspective while exploring the specific learning needs for students at risk of exclusion. This includes an understanding of the challenges faced by students experiencing marginalisation due to additional learning needs and/or disability.  Differentiation strategies, behaviour support models and technologies, assessment and evaluation strategies are examined in the context of learning and teaching strategies for individuals with additional needs and/or disabilities. Legislative requirements, for people with disabilities are reviewed and students are given the opportunity to review their own attitudes to diversity and disability in the light of their own faith and professional responsibilities. 

Quick Stats

• Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
• Course code: EDU224
• Credit points: 10

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Prerequisite

These pre-requisites do not apply to Bachelor of Early Childhood Education 

• EDU103 Foundations of Christian Education 
• EDU116 Introduction to Learning Theory 

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Identify and discuss attitudes, perspectives and ethics relevant to the education of students with special education needs and consider these within a biblical worldview perspective.    
2. Demonstrate knowledge of legislative requirements, educational policies and syllabus documents that relate to teaching students with additional needs and/or with a disability.  
3. Identify and integrate teaching, learning and behavioral strategies, including the involvement of parents/carers and the broader community, to support students with additional needs and/or a disability into practice.  
4. Develop individual learning plans and lesson plans that support the needs of specific students with additional needs and/or a disability 

Subject Content

1. An inclusive education approach 
2. Policy, legislation and ethics 
3. Needs, disabilities and developmental delays 
4. Support strategies 
5. Inclusive pedagogy; Planning for Inclusion 
6. The use of ICT and other resources to maximise teaching and learning for students with a disability
7. Frameworks for Inclusive Practice
8. Whole school frameworks & engagement 
9. Inclusion and access
10. Behaviour and Inclusive Classrooms (Part 1)
11. Behaviour and Inclusive Classrooms (Part 2)
12. Sustaining Collaboration and Professional Reflection  

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Face to Face (extensive)
• E-learning (online/asynchronous)
• E-learning (online/synchronous)

Please check the timetable to see when this subject will next be offered at Alphacrucis University College.

Assessment Methods

1. Critical Reflection: Forum Posts (20%)
2. Inclusive Education Presentation (30%)
3. Case Study (Individual Plan and Lesson Plan with justification) (50%)

Prescribed Text

No prescribed texts applicable.