UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

EDF5780 Creating inclusive learning environments

Faculty of Education

EDF5780 Creating inclusive learning environments is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Education, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs EDF5611 and EDF5610.

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

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

After EDF5780

No unit lists EDF5780 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.

Overview

Inclusion is a core component of educational settings to address diversity and achieve participation of all learners, including social, physical, and intellectual characteristics as well as linguistic, cultural, religious and socio-economic factors. In this unit you will identify current contemporary issues in inclusive education at a national and international level. The unit explores the historical and contemporary experiences of culturally, linguistically, and socially diverse groups through critical engagement with theory and practice. You will discuss and analyse the key terms, concepts, policies and practices as a way of understanding national and global issues and creating an inclusive educational environment. Designing a case study linked to an educational context of your choice, you will evaluate and apply theoretical concepts to enhance your understanding of learning with diverse students and build your capacities as an inclusive practitioner.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterClaytonFlexible

Assessment

  • Reflective portfolio (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%
  • Case study research report (2000 words or equivalent)
    50%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    identify contemporary trends, issues and policies shaping the state of inclusive educational environment and the social, political, economic, cultural and historical issues surrounding inclusive education

  2. 2

    document and articulate evidence of pedagogical and systemic approaches which support diversity, inclusion and participation to create inclusive environment

  3. 3

    engage with and evaluate the perspectives and contemporary issues facing inclusive educators

  4. 4

    demonstrate appropriate application of inclusive practices in developing a case study issue of relevance in the field of inclusive education.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachActive learning

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

(a.) Contact hours for flexible students:

  • 12 contact hours and 12 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester; or
  • 24 hours equivalent of online activities over the semester*

(b.) Additional requirements (all students):

  • independent study to meet the minimum required hours per semester.

*International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this contact hour delivery mode.

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.

Where it fits

EDF5780 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.

Contacts

Chief Examiners
Dr Megan Adams

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for EDF5780?

You need EDF5611 and EDF5610 before you enrol.

When is EDF5780 offered?

In 2021, EDF5780 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.

How much work is EDF5780?

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

Does EDF5780 have an exam?

No. EDF5780 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include EDF5780?

EDF5780 is part of Inclusive and special 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
Available
Handbook years
2021202220232024202520262027