CONTENTIONS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

EDU5CIE

2019

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: Anne Southall

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 TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsSpecified Journal ArticlesPrescribedN/AVARIOUS

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. To examine the ethical considerations that underpin Inclusive Education.

Activities:
Students will engage with online modules, discussion, readings and written responses.

02. To compare and critically evaluate the differences between medical and socio-cultural models of disability.

Activities:
Students will engage with online modules, discussion, readings and written responses.

03. To describe and explain the implications of historical perspectives on disability.

Activities:
Students will engage with online modules, discussion, readings and written responses.

04. To view the educational needs of students with disabilities from a strengths base and from a lifelong perspective.

Activities:
Students will engage with online modules, discussion, readings and written responses.

05. To critically evaluate journal aritcles and www resources and to write in academic style.

Activities:
Students will engage with online modules, discussion, readings and written responses.

Bendigo, 2019, Week 03-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne Southall

Class requirements

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 03 - 21
Twelve 5.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend from week 03 to week 21 and delivered via online.

WorkShopWeek: 03 - 03
Two 6.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 03 to week 03 and delivered via face-to-face.
"To be held 15th and 16th January in Bendigo - These sessions are optional"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Essay (Approx. 2,000 words)2003, 05
Discussion forums to 3 learning activities (5,000 words or equiv.)6001, 05
Elective module either Relationships & Reporting OR Students with challenging behaviours/difference2002, 04, 05