This unit will critically examine the process, models, educational policies and strategies proposed for the inclusion of students with disability and additional support needs in inclusive schools and classrooms and the community. The shift in the debate from whether or not integration should take place to the acceptance of the principles of inclusion, and the consequent debates concerning strategies for the implementation of inclusion are major discussion topics. Issues such as a human-rights approach, education system reform, whole-school approaches, and effective curriculum structures will be raised. The strong movement towards full inclusion of people with disabilities, both in schools and the community, will be explored, together with an examination of the barriers to full inclusion, such as stigma and negative attitudes towards disability, the service delivery structures in schools and community services, the cost factor, and appropriate levels of training for all staff involved.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Education |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Ilektra Spandagou, ilektra.spandagou@sydney.edu.au |
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