EDF5656 Practising inclusion
Faculty of Education
EDF5656 Practising inclusion is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 288 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
Reviews
No reviews yetNo reviews yet. Be the first to review EDF5656.
Overview
This unit addresses the inclusion of learners with diversities (e.g. sexual orientation, ethnicity, behavioural manifestations or disability) and how they are often excluded from participation in learning and social activities, from pre-school to tertiary education and in workplaces. A key focus of this unit is on the education of learners with disabilities. This unit addresses the reasons that such learners are excluded and identifies what can be done to enhance their participation in different contexts. This includes how we undertake authentic assessment so that everyone is included across different learning and social contexts. It also focuses on evidence-based strategies which could be applied to ensure that everyone is fully included in educational, social and physical activities.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flx blk |
Assessment
- Assessment protocol (4000 words or equivalent)Written50%
- Inclusion plan or literature review (4000 words or equivalent)Written50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify reasons some members of the society are excluded from teaching and learning
- 2
assess learners and their learning environment
- 3
use evidence-based strategies to enhance participation of excluded learners (including learners with behavioural issues and autism spectrum disorders)
- 4
acquire skills to work with key stakeholders (e.g. parents and paraprofessionals)
- 5
design and implement effective educational plans to deepen inclusive teaching and learning practices.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
OR
• 36 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode.
Scheduled learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Kate De Bruin
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Kate De Bruin
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF5656?
EDF5656 has no prerequisites.
When is EDF5656 offered?
In 2026, EDF5656 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is EDF5656?
The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF5656 have an exam?
No. EDF5656 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.