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 2023 in Semester 1 at Clayton and Singapore. It needs EDF5610 and EDF5611.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2023
- Semester 1
- Clayton, Singapore
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2023 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF5780
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF5780
No unit lists EDF5780 as a prerequisite in the 2023 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 2023
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Flexible |
| Term 2 | Singapore | Block off |
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
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
document and articulate evidence of pedagogical and systemic approaches which support diversity, inclusion and participation to create inclusive environment
- 3
engage with and evaluate the perspectives and contemporary issues facing inclusive educators
- 4
demonstrate appropriate application of inclusive practices in developing a case study issue of relevance in the field of inclusive education.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study.
Usually, you can expect to engage with:
A. Clayton enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered on campus via weekly/regular directed learning activities, 12 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
• 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^
^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode
B. Kaplan enrolment
• 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered synchronously on campus and/or online via regular directed learning activities, 12 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via synchronous and/or asynchronous directed learning activities and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study
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.
Where it fits
EDF5780 is part of 1 area of study in the 2023 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Megan Adams
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Megan Adams
Common questions
When is EDF5780 offered?
In 2023, EDF5780 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton and Singapore.
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.