Course Code: DST203
Synopsis
This course equips future educators, professionals, and advocates with inclusive teaching strategies to effectively address the diverse learning needs of students in both mainstream and specialized educational settings. Students will explore practical approaches to curriculum delivery, classroom management, and school-wide support systems tailored for learners with varying abilities and needs. Emphasis is placed on proactive interventions for emotional and behavioural challenges, fostering inclusive learning environments that benefit all students. Participants will critically examine how pedagogical decisions impact educator well-being, including stress and burnout. Ideal for anyone passionate about inclusive education, disability advocacy, or working with diverse populations across educational and community contexts.
Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER
Topics
- Foundations of Classroom Management, Employment Readiness, and Community Participation
- Inclusive Teaching Strategies for Children and Adults in Diverse Learning Environments
- Teaching in an Inclusive Setting
- Group Dynamics
- Home Learning
- Allied Education Approaches for Children and Adults Across the Lifespan
- Inclusive Approaches to Teaching Core Curriculum Content for Children and Adults with Diverse Learning Needs
- Inclusive Educational Technologies for Learners with Diverse Needs
- Assessment of Learning Progress: Individual
- Assessment of Learning Progress: Group
- Evaluation of Teaching
- Managing Teachers and Professionals’ Stress
Learning Outcome
- Apply inclusive strategies to manage behaviours and support learning for individuals with diverse needs in group environments.
- Create practical and inclusive plans that enable the participation of individuals with disabilities in mainstream or community-based contexts.
- Evaluate the effectiveness and appropriateness of assistive technologies in addressing specific disability-related needs.
- Evaluate the learning progress of individuals with disabilities using appropriate assessment methods and reflective practices.
- Analyse core content and its adaptability when planning inclusive lessons for learners with diverse needs.
- Determine the relationship between selected teaching strategies and intended learning outcomes in disability-inclusive settings.