EDF3551 - Curriculum in inclusive education - 2017

This unit prepares students to teach successfully in inclusive classrooms by learning about various ways the curriculum can be adapted to meet the learning and teaching needs of learners with disabilities. Students learn about various teaching practices that could reduce the ability of learners with disabilities to access the taught curriculum. They also learn about the key principles of adapting curriculum generally, but also at key transition periods, including when students move into primary school, from primary to secondary settings and from secondary settings to work. They gain skills in adapting text books, units of work and various learning tasks so that all learners can fully participate and benefit from school curriculum.

Upon successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. identify the key principles of adapting curriculum for students with disabilities
2. recognise teaching practices that may exclude some students from participating in learning and teaching activities
3. learn about ways curriculum can be adapted across different subject areas, student populations and at different stages of schooling
4. work cooperatively with a range of stakeholders in adapting curriculum.

Class presentation (2000 words equivalent, 50%)

Lesson planning task (2000 words, 50%)

Minimum total expected workload equals 144 hours per semester comprising:

1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
   • 2 contact hours per week
2. Additional requirements
   • 10 hours of independent study per week

See also Unit timetable information

Dr Penny Round

Primary and secondary inclusive education