Inclusive education means all students are encouraged to learn, participate and contribute in age-appropriate classes at school, regardless of their differences. If you work in education, this course is vital to your professional development!
Introduction to Inclusive Education is an online professional development course that shows you how to support inclusion and diversity in an educational setting.
In this inclusivity in education course, you will explore values, biases, beliefs and attitudes to gain self-awareness of your behaviours towards inclusivity and diversity. You will learn about the various aspects of diversity and inclusion in the National Quality Framework (NQF).
You’ll also learn to make curriculum decisions that promote inclusion, encourage participation and inclusive work practices and support cultural, gender, ability and other forms of safety in an education setting. You will also learn how to advocate for children with specific needs and create individual support and inclusion plans.
On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to identify and support inclusivity in education.
Course Structure
Unit 1 - Support inclusion and diversity
- Reflect on values and biases
- Life experiences
- Values, beliefs and attitudes
- Impact of life experiences
- Interactions and relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Self-awareness of your behaviours
- Inclusive practices
- Different aspects of diversity and inclusion
- Policies and the NQF
- Communication techniques
- Modelling appropriate behaviours
- Ethical and inclusive interactions
- Engagement and participation
- Encourage and promote participation
- Inclusive work practices
- Supporting cultural, gender, ability and other forms of safety
- Building on diverse backgrounds of children and families
- Teaching children about similarities and differences
- Being the same
- Sharing differences
- Knowing and being
- EYLF principles
- Engaging children in collaborative discussions
- Respectful and equal relations
- Observe children’s interactions and participation
- Identify and communicate needs for additional support
- Supporting children specific needs
Unit 2 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
- Curriculum decisions that promote inclusion
- National Quality Framework (NQF)
- Belief in children’s capacity to succeed
- Positive expectations and challenging bias
- Interacting with families and children
- Understanding inclusive practice at a leadership level
- Practical, pedagogical, legal and ethical considerations
- Support all children to participate meaningfully
- Role modelling inclusion and respect for diversity
- Pro-active communication
- Reflecting on practices
- Recognising and investigating barriers to learning
- Intrinsic and extrinsic barriers to learning
- Anxiety
- Autism
- ADHD
- Auditory processing disorders
- Cerebral Palsy
- Epilepsy
- Expressive language disorder
- Giftedness
- Hearing or vision impairment
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Sensory integration dysfunction
- Trauma or abuse
- Visual processing disorder
- Using data to understand learning barriers
- Developing a holistic understanding of each child’s needs
- Develop individual support and inclusion plans
- Adaptations to facilitate inclusion
- Adapting the curriculum
- Additional support
- Adapting indoor and outdoor equipment
- Adapting routines
- Implementing adaptions
- Supporting the child’s and family’s entry into the service
- Preparing other staff, children and other families
- Supporting child on arrival
- Regularly assess and adjust level of support
- Adjusting support and inclusion plans
- Implement agreed strategies
- Supporting colleagues, other children and families
- Exchanging information with other regarding a child’s needs
- Responding to children’s daily need
- Seeking assistance when required
- Specialist equipment
- Monitoring each child’s progress
- Identifying barriers
- Trialling alternative strategies
- Issues of concern
- Gain family permission before consulting others
- Incorporating strategies proposed by others
- Ensure communication is culturally and linguistically responsive
- Monitoring new strategies and impact on child
- Evaluation outcomes
Study Hours
Estimated duration 30 hours
Course Delivery and Start
Start anytime, self-paced and 100% online
Assessment
Assessment will be comprised of written exercises, including short-answer questions, reflective tasks, short reports and/or projects. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Testimonials
Graduation
A Certificate of Attainment and Statement of Results will be issued upon successful completion of this course.
How to Enrol
Enrolment Form – Employment Services and Rehabilitation Providers
Enrol via Live Chat (Business Hours)
Enrol via Telephone 1300 76 2221 (Business Hours)
Payment Options
Visa, Mastercard, BPAY and EFT/Direct Deposit. Please allow 1-2 Business days for processing for EFT and BPAY.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support via email;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
Are there any entry requirements or pre-requisites?
There are no course or subject pre-requisites for entry into our programs. However, our professional development programs are generally intended for people over the age of 18. In some circumstances, enrolments from younger people may be considered. Please complete the AOC Parent Guardian Consent Form prior to enrolling and submit here.
Are there any computer requirements?
To study online with Australian Online Courses you will need a computer (desktop PC/laptop) running a current/updated operating system with reliable high-speed internet access. You will need to use the Google Chrome browser to access your course.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered online via our easy-to-navigate Learning Management System (LMS), where you will discover interactive online learning/written content, resources and assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our LMS and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email only during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:-
- Childcare
- Child carer
- Educator
- Early childhood
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