UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

EDF3551 Curriculum in inclusive education

Faculty of Education

EDF3551 Curriculum in inclusive education is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2021
Semester 1
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
2 tasks
Workload
144 hours
per semester

The 2027 handbook has no page for EDF3551. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.

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Overview

This unit prepares you to teach successfully in inclusive classrooms by learning about various ways the curriculum can be adapted to meet the learning and teaching needs of learners with disabilities. You will learn about various teaching practices that could reduce the ability of learners with disabilities to access the taught curriculum. You will also learn about the key principles of adapting curriculum generally, but also at key transition periods, including when students move into primary school, from primary to secondary settings and from secondary settings to work. You will gain skills in adapting text books, units of work and various learning tasks so that all learners can fully participate and benefit from school curriculum.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Class presentation (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%
  • Lesson planning task (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Identify the key principles of adapting curriculum for students with disabilities

  2. 2

    Recognise teaching practices that may exclude some students from participating in learning and teaching activities

  3. 3

    Learn about ways curriculum can be adapted across different subject areas, student populations and at different stages of schooling

  4. 4

    Work cooperatively with a range of stakeholders in adapting curriculum.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours per teaching period which may include:

  • on average 24 contact hours of scheduled activities which may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement; and
  • 120 hours of self-directed/independent study to make up the minimum required hours

For the unit teaching schedule, please visit the timetable.

You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.

Learning resources

Recommended resources

Please visit the unit Moodle site for further information.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Penny Round
Chief Examiners
Dr Penny Round

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF3551?

EDF3551 has no prerequisites.

When is EDF3551 offered?

In 2021, EDF3551 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is EDF3551?

The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does EDF3551 have an exam?

No. EDF3551 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Education
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 1
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
20202021