Course overview
This course engages students in critical analysis of contemporary inclusive and special education issues.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate and interpret knowledge of research methods and principles appropriate to inclusive education and student diversity and communicate findings and concepts from research in relation to both theory and practice
- Demonstrate and interpret key terminology, concepts, roles and service models in inclusive education both nationally and internationally
- Critically analyse the extent to which specific learning environments foster cultural understanding, safety and emotional well-being, positive social interactions, and active engagement and encourage the independence, self-motivation, self-direction, personal empowerment, and self-advocacy of individuals with diverse learning needs
- Research and apply the influence of historical, global, social and legal factors in shaping the contemporary field of inclusive education with reference to the research literature
- Critically analyse and synthesise legal and ethical professional practice standards in inclusive education and relevant policies and their implications for students across a range of education settings
- Research and apply an advanced level of autonomy and specialist judgement to critically evaluate current practice in the light of emerging international trends in inclusive education