TEAC 7051 Inclusive Environments

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 102149

Coordinator William Nketsia Opens in new window

Description Significant reform has occurred over the last three decades with regard to educating individuals with additional needs. This subject explores the history and current position on disability as well as philosophy, policy, legislation, and practice around educating individuals with additional needs internationally. The research literature examining the benefits and barriers to inclusive education will be analysed. Students will develop skills of critical review required to evaluate the research in the field. Lastly, the subject addresses the ways in which educational settings can be designed to be more responsive to learners with additional needs and how students can promote inclusion through organisational change.

School Education

Discipline Teacher Education, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled in 1682 Master of Special Education; 1714 Master of Teaching (Secondary); 1720 Master of Inclusive Education; 1721 Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education; 1723 Master of Education (Social Ecology); 1726 Master of Education (Leadership) or 1911 Master of Education.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Report 2,500 words 50 N Individual
Case Study 2,500 words 50 N Individual

Teaching Periods