Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion
University of Cape Town
This online course focused on inclusive education in schools for children with disabilities. Participants explored practical strategies for inclusion with a special emphasis on low resource contexts.
6 weeks, 3 hours per week
Judith McKenzie
Associate Professor of Disability Studies
University of Cape Town
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Describe the principles and approaches of inclusive education
- Identify environmental and social barriers to inclusion
- Discuss the role of the family and the community in supporting inclusive education
- Explore how to create an inclusive school environment
- Apply ideas for inclusive education practices in the classroom
- Explore the impact of attitudes on one's ability to implement inclusive education
Syllabus
- Why inclusion – the benefits of inclusive education
- The social context of disability and identifying the barriers to inclusion
- The role of the family supporting inclusive schooling
- The importance of a home-school partnership
- How to build an inclusive school environment
- Community support for inclusive schooling – key stakeholders, community assets and changing mindsets
- Changing classroom practices to maximise inclusion
- Curriculum differentiation and practical tips for teaching
- Professional support networks to sustain teachers and develop inclusive practices
Issued on 14th December 2020
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