EDU8327 Topics in Inclusive Education (FOEDU)

Units 1.0 (Teacher Education: Special Edu) Band 5

State law in Queensland (Australia) requires that all adults working/undertaking professional experience/researching with children under the age of 18, in the state of Queensland are required to possess a current suitability card (Blue Card). (See "Other Requirements" for further information.) Also see: http://www.childcomm.qld.gov.au/employment/bluecard/informationSheets.html

Synopsis

This course investigates topics in inclusive education from three broad perspectives: the philosophy of inclusion; social and cultural contexts in learning; curriculum and pedagogy in the inclusive curriculum. The first section interrogates the concept of "Education for All" to show how many students have been marginalised by traditional educational policies, processes and practices. Stereotypes, prejudice, inclusive school cultures, collaboration and labelling are some of the topics investigated. The second section investigates how school communities and teachers can respond effectively to diversity. The third section addresses issues that relate to how teachers maximise learning outcomes for all students. The assessment for the course is structured in a way as to allow you to pursue topics of individual interest.