Inclusive Education

Based on whanaungatanga, ākonga continue to learn to understand who they are, who they are teaching and to understand how tamariki in their school may be learning. Ākonga will gain practical and theoretical knowledge, which focuses on inclusive education to prepare them for the diversity in classrooms and assist future planning using documents such as Tātaiako and Tapasā as guides.

A major focus will be on developing an understanding of the cognitive, affective, physical, behavioural and communication differences that exist in regular classrooms. Ākonga will learn to respond appropriately to the additional learning and behavioural needs of tamariki with dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autism spectrum disorders. They will, for a typical group of tamariki, examine a range of strategies for adapting and modifying programmes, the learning environment and how to work with parents, whānau and communities to meet the social and emotional needs of tamariki.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

• Review research about human development and the implications for learning, health and well-being.
• Apply established theories of differentiation in planning, to support the learning of tamariki who would benefit from adaptations.
• Reflect critically on inclusive education practices and consider strategies to refine further practice.

Assessment

100% internal assessment and includes a practicum.

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course.

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

• Access to a laptop or desktop computer
• Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

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