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EDMT5010: Special and Inclusive Education
2024 unit information
This unit addresses mandatory requirements to be met by every graduate pre-service teacher. It provides an introduction to the field of special and inclusive education. It also introduces students to the relevant policy and legislation, and issues related to classroom diversity, effective teaching practices and behaviour support. Emphasis is given to the concepts of addressing diversity in classrooms and schools, attitudes towards students with disabilities and additional support needs, and teaching strategies promoting inclusive whole-school and classroom environments.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 3 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Demonstrate their knowledge of the historical developments and current theoretical perspectives of the fields of special education and inclusive education
- LO2. Demonstrate knowledge of international, national and state legislation and policy related to disability, special and inclusive education, and behaviour support
- LO3. Critically engage with issues of social justice, human rights and attitudinal and environmental barriers
- LO4. Demonstrate an understanding of classroom diversity, including cognitive, sensory, physical and emotional needs of students
- LO5. Engage with the concepts of universal access, planning and instruction
- LO6. Demonstrate an awareness of student engagement and the principles underpinning a range of behaviour support models
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