TOPICS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EDU2TIE
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students explore concepts of inclusion and analyse various issues, relating to the inclusion of students with special needs into mainstream settings in Victoria. In particular, students examine inclusive processes and strategies required to establish positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues, professionals and support staff involved in inclusive school settings. Students participate in collaborative and co-operative learning activities that relate to some complex educational contexts arising from issues relating to inclusion. This involves some group presentations incorporating basic counselling skills and collaborative practice.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | N/A | Prescribed | List of Readings will be available from Subject Coordinator | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify appropriate and relevant educational information about inclusive practices from a range of resources.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills, through literature research, survey research and role play relating to issues of inclusion.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. Identify roles and relationships that occur in inclusive educational contexts.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. Compare and contrast different skills and practices needed in collaborating with others to identify appropriate learning priorities for individual students with specific learning needs.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Susan Bennett
Class requirements
Lecture/Workshop
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"Plus one hour of online learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inclusion and Bullying in Educational Contexts | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Conduct and IEP meeing (Role Play) | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Critical reflection essay | 20 | 02, 03, 04 |