Unit of Study EDUC3023 Inclusive and Special Education: The Responsive Teacher (2027)

Unit description

Uses case studies, contemporary research and practical examples to introduce inclusive education for students with disabilities and other additional learning needs. Explores theories and practical applications of teaching students with disability in inclusive and special education classrooms, with a focus on interactions between legislation and policy, differentiation and learning adjustments, communication, collaboration, community consultation and professional leadership. Students demonstrate and apply knowledge of inclusive teaching strategies for learners with a disability or other additional learning needs.

Unit content

The key concepts, theoretical frameworks and practical requirements for teachers to be able to support students with disabilities and other additional learning needs will be examined within the following topics.

Module 1. Teaching for Inclusion: Social, Historical and Theoretical Perspectives

Module 2. Legislation and Policies to improve access and equity in Australian Education

Module 3. Differentiation and Adjustments

Module 4. Communication for Learning and Effective Teaching

Module 5. Collaboration and Consultation to Support Inclusion

Module 6. Professional Leadership for Inclusive Teaching