CONTENTIONS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EDU5CIE
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students are provided with an overview of inclusive education including a critical analysis of issues related to equity, access, participation and life transitions. Students choose a module for further application or in-depth study from either: (1) Relationships and Reporting or (2) Students with challenging behaviours and difference.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Mary Keeffe
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: EDU5ISE, EDU5RAR
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Specified Journal Articles | Prescribed | N/A | VARIOUS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. To examine the ethical considerations that underpin Inclusive Education.
- Activities:
- TBE
02. To compare and critically evaluate the differences between medical and socio-cultural models of disability.
- Activities:
- TBE
03. To describe and explain the implications of historical perspectives on disability.
- Activities:
- TBE
04. To view the educational needs of students with disabilities from a strengths base and from a lifelong perspective.
- Activities:
- TBE
05. To critically evaluate journal aritcles and www resources and to write in academic style.
- Activities:
- TBE
Bendigo, 2017, Summer 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Mary Keeffe
Class requirements
Problem Based LearningWeek: 02 - 07
Twelve 5.0 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via online.
"Onshore International Students: online learning and face-to-face Intensives and tutorials as negotiated with Program Coordinator"
WorkShopWeek: 04 - 04
Two 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 04 to week 04 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay (2,000 words or equiv.) | 20 | 03, 05 | |
| Discussion forums to 3 learning activities (5,000 words or equiv.) | 60 | 01, 05 | |
| Elective module either Relationships & Reporting OR Students with challenging behaviours/difference | 20 | 02, 04, 05 |