EDF5016 Inclusive teaching
Faculty of Education
EDF5016 Inclusive teaching is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2020 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Clayton, Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 40%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2021 entry.
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Overview
This unit positions inclusion as a core component of effective teaching. It addresses learner diversity as an approach to achieve participation of all learners. You will explore and critically evaluate theories of diversity alongside the historical and contemporary experiences of cultural, linguistic and socially diverse minority groups. As you develop your understanding of planning, goal setting and design to improve learning engagement, you will consider how digital technologies may promote inclusion in the learning environment. Key policy and legislative requirements which encourage attention to diversity, inclusion and participation are examined. In these ways, you will build knowledge of a repertoire of positive teaching and learning practices to manage classrooms and/or student behaviour within differentiated learning educational settings and among students with additional needs. You will evaluate and apply these to develop your skills in supporting inclusive learning across contexts and students.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Block on |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Peninsula | Online |
| Second semester | Peninsula | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature review examining diversity in educational settings (1600 words or equivalent)40%
- Case study (2400 words or equivalent)60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Understand theories of diversity, inclusion and exclusion as these influence the creation of caring, purposeful and democratic societies
- 2
Evaluate the assumptions and metaphors associated with inclusion, e.g. 'safe' classroom, 'level playing field'
- 3
Recognise the historical and contemporary experiences of cultural, linguistic and socially diverse minority groups
- 4
Identify the policies and legislative requirements which support diversity, inclusion and participation
- 5
Understand curriculum aspects and teaching approaches to support inclusive learning for differentiated educational settings and students with additional needs
- 6
Apply the principles of inclusion in planning, goal setting and design to improve learning engagement across diverse student groups and contexts
- 7
Build a repertoire of positive learning practices to manage classrooms and/or student behaviour within educational settings
- 8
Consider how digital technologies may promote inclusion in the learning environment.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials21 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:
(a.) Contact hours for on-campus students:
- equivalent to 24 hours engagement in online, face-to-face or blended platforms
(b.) Contact hours for off-campus students:
- equivalent to 24 hours engagement in online or blended platforms
(c.) Additional requirements (all students)
- independent study to make up the minimum required hours per semester
Cooperative learning tasks in classes are designed to foster collaborative skills and deepen engagement with the reading materials. Peer and self-assessment tasks are incorporated to strengthen the group and individual accountability. Scheduled classes are used to create a learning environment where practical activities are offered to provide opportunities to practice the skills needed to support you to succeed in the designed assessment tasks. Formative assessment provides you and lecturers opportunities to reflect on the pace and style of teaching and learning, and to enhance your metacognitive strategies for reflecting on your learning and progress toward being inclusive teachers.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Where it fits
EDF5016 is part of 5 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
- EARLYPRI02Part B. Specialist education studiesEarly years and primary educationNo reviews yet
- EARLYYRS02Part B. Specialist education studiesEarly years educationNo reviews yet
- PRISEC02Part B. Specialist education studiesPrimary and secondary educationNo reviews yet
- PRIMEDU02Part B. Specialist education studiesPrimary educationNo reviews yet
- SECONDRY02Part B. Specialist education studiesSecondary educationNo reviews yet
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Megan Adams
- Dr Sindu George
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Megan Adams
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5016?
EDF5016 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF5016 offered?
In 2020, EDF5016 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Clayton and Peninsula, with an online option.
How much work is EDF5016?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5016 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 40% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.
Which majors and minors include EDF5016?
EDF5016 is part of Early years and primary education; Early years education; Primary and secondary education; Primary education; and Secondary education.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Education
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 1
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20202021