This introductory unit lays the foundation for this discipline stream and will discuss the evolutionary trend of educating students with a range of diversities from special schools to inclusive schools. A key focus of the unit is on inclusive education. It will provide an overview of the key issues related to the education of children with diverse needs including, but not limited to, disability, giftedness, mental health issues and those from non-English speaking backgrounds. It will describe the various settings in which children with diverse needs are educated. Participants will understand how policies, legislation and research are influencing, and have influenced, classroom practices... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Penny Round