TOPICS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
EDU2TIE
Not currently offered
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: Stephanie Di Palma
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 | Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals | Recommended | Marilyn Friend and Lyn Cook | Pearson |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify appropriate and relevant educational information about inclusive practices from a range of resources.
- Activities:
- Workshops and online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Develop effective communication and collaboration skills, through literature research, survey research and role play relating to issues of inclusion.
- Activities:
- Workshops and online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Identify roles and relationships that occur in inclusive educational contexts.
- Activities:
- Workshops and online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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:
- Workshops and online modules
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)