Worldwide millions of children are not able to fully participate in schooling, and this is especially a problem for children with disabilities. In this course, we explore the support that teachers need in order to meet the needs of children with severe to profound hearing, visual and intellectual disabilities. We consider how this can be done by talking with a range of experts - from teachers to activists - about inclusive education as well as sharing experiences of education.
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Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support
Instructor: Judith McKenzie
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To use disability inclusion principles to describe the support needs of learners with disabilities.
To identify the systemic support structures available to teachers within the education system.
To recognise the impairment specific support needs of learners with disabilities.
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This week, we consider what disability inclusion means by exploring different models of disability as well as disability rights and policies. Drawing from the history of special and inclusive education we look at how mainstream schools can move towards becoming inclusive schools and how special education can fit into an inclusive education framework. At the end of this week, there is a graded quiz, where you can check your understanding of the key concepts. Every week, you are invited to reflect on the topics in the discussions where you can talk with others about what this means for your practice as an educator.
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8 videos3 readings3 assignments2 discussion prompts
This week focuses on teacher empowerment and what teachers need to know to better support learners with disabilities. We begin by sharing with you what the Teacher Empowerment for Disability Inclusion (TEDI) project's research findings revealed about teachers’ educational needs. This week we hear powerful personal testimonies of individuals living with disabilities about their schooling which highlights the importance of the empowered teacher in their lives when they were learners. At the end of this week, there is a graded peer review and opportunity for reflection through discussion.
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8 videos5 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This week focuses on the systemic support structures that are available to teachers and educators in order to support learners with impairments. A former teacher and two district officers share their experiences of support structures and the roles they had to shape and implement policies within the spaces they found themselves in. We will also explore some insights from the TEDI research project on how teachers feel they are supported. At the end of the week, there is a graded quiz and optional Honours Peer Review assignment where you can explore these topics further.
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9 videos2 readings3 assignments1 peer review2 discussion prompts
This week discusses how to make the curriculum accessible for all - particularly focusing on those with severe to profound disabilities. This includes understanding some of the causes of specific impairments (hearing, visual and intellectual) and their impacts on learning. We also have the pleasure of learning from experts who outline which principles and approaches can be adopted to best support learners with these specific impairments. At the end of the week, there is a graded quiz where you can test your knowledge of what you have learnt, and through a discussion reflect on your own teaching practices.
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10 videos1 reading4 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this week, the concept of universal design for learning is introduced as a way of approaching teaching and learning to tackle any problems of exclusion from education. Building on the lectures from last week, this week, experienced teachers describe in some detail what teaching strategies they use in their classrooms to include and support learners with specific impairments. Finally, in the peer review assignment you will be given the chance to create your own plan to support a learner, using the universal design principles.
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7 videos2 readings1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
I had the best online course experience with this course everything was well sorted. I will recommend this course to my fellow colleagues (Educators) so that they may also gain more knowledge.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2020
I enjoyed my learning times all through. The content is so rich in empowering educators and all players in the field of disability.
Reviewed on May 15, 2022
Taking this course was really an eye opener. I have learned so much in such a short period of time. I am definitely looking forward to more courses
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