edu5bcl building inclusive communities of learners

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.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorKate O'Connor

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Integration of the K-12 LGBTQI student population in school counselor education curricula: The current state of affairs.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorLuke, M., Goodrich, K. M., & Scarborough, J. L.

Year2011

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherJournal of LGBT Issues in Counseling, 5(2), 80-101.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Cultural diversity and education

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBanks, J. A.

Year2015

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Education for inclusion and diversity

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorAshman, A.

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherPearson Australia

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Teaching for diversity and social justice.

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorAdams, M., & Bell, L. A.

Year2016

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

The irregular school: Exclusion, schooling and inclusive education

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorSlee, R.

Year2011

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherTaylor & Francis

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Responding to diversity in schools: An inquiry-based approach

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMiles, S., & Ainscow, M.

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherRoutledge.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Inclusion in Action

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorForeman, P.

Year2014

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCengage Learning Australia

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies in the classroom. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education: An Introduction for the Teaching Profession

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorPrice, K.

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherN/A

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Engaging the disengaged: Inclusive approaches to teaching the least advantaged

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorMcKenna, T., Cacciattolo, M., & Vicars, M.

Year2013

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCambridge University Press.

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand and critically engage with theories of diversity, inclusion and exclusion relevant to schooling and education and how these influences the creation of caring, purposeful and democratic societies.
02. Identify and critically reflect on the policies and legislative requirements which support diversity, inclusion and participation in formal schooling
03. Develop a critical perspective on pertinent issues impacting on the education and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth, and explore new pedagogies and models of education for fostering student success and participation of Indigenous and Torres Strait Islander youth in the Australian Society.
04. Create pedagogical designs for effective practices in contemporary Australian schools aiming to provide opportunities for all students to reach their full potential, as well as become active participants and contributors to cohesive communities of learners.

Subject options

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Week 06-24, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 06-24, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 09-21, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKate 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 elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
Concept map and essay (Approx 1000 words)N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
A critical examination of an Indigenous Education Policy with a proposal for change (1500 words).N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO2, SILO3
Diverse and Inclusive Classroom: Reflective Portfolio (2500 words)N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO3, SILO4