BUILDING INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES OF LEARNERS
EDU5BCL
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject is focused on contextual understanding of student diversity and the pedagogy of inclusion in contemporary Australian schools. Pre-service teachers# will build capacity to critically engage with current theoretical and policy discourses on diversity and access to education; design engaging, and innovative approaches to catering for the individual needs of all students; and work towards creating cohesive and productive communities of learners. The subject consists of six online modules and three interactive online webinars scaffolding assessment tasks 1 and 2.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Learning resources
Integration of the K-12 LGBTQI student population in school counselor education curricula: The current state of affairs.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Luke, M., Goodrich, K. M., & Scarborough, J. L.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Journal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 5(2), 80-101.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Cultural diversity and education
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Banks, J. A.
Year: 2015
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Education for inclusion and diversity
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Ashman, A.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Pearson Australia
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Teaching for diversity and social justice.
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Adams, M., & Bell, L. A.
Year: 2016
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
The irregular school: Exclusion, schooling and inclusive education
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Slee, R.
Year: 2011
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Responding to diversity in schools: An inquiry-based approach
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Miles, S., & Ainscow, M.
Year: 2010
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Routledge.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Inclusion in Action
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Foreman, P.
Year: 2014
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Cengage Learning Australia
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies in the classroom. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An Introduction for the Teaching Profession
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: Price, K.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: N/A
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Engaging the disengaged: Inclusive approaches to teaching the least advantaged
Resource Type: Book
Resource Requirement: Recommended
Author: McKenna, T., Cacciattolo, M., & Vicars, M.
Year: 2013
Edition/Volume: N/A
Publisher: Cambridge University Press.
ISBN: N/A
Chapter/article title: N/A
Chapter/issue: N/A
URL: N/A
Other description: N/A
Source location: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 9
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus students only. All nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne Campus for this intensive program
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 9
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus students only. All nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne Campus for this intensive program
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 06-24, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 7 - 9
One 8.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 7 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
This is for Nexus students only. All nexus students are required to attend the Melbourne Campus for this intensive program
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 6 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 6 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.50 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 5.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.50 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 5.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-21, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Kate O'Connor
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.50 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
LectureWeek: 9 - 9
One 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 9 - 21
Six 1.00 hour scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 21 and delivered via online.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 21
One 4.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 9 - 9
One 5.00 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 9 to week 9 and delivered via face-to-face.
The intensive component of this subject will be delivered at the Bundoora campus only. Classes will be held on 25/2.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4 |
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words). | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO2, SILO3 |
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO3, SILO4 |