Learning Areas
Teaching Standards
General Description
Inclusion is a real buzz word in the educational field, but what is it?
This course looks at Government legislation and policy on inclusion, discrimination and equality in education. This is invaluable information for you and your school to be well versed. We will then address what is inclusion and what is not; provide a distinction between integration, inclusion and special education; and provide a framework for you to develop your own pedagogical practice that is in line with the future of education.
Audience
All educators and educational leaders.
Available Delivery Formats
Format Description
24/7 lifetime course access
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1.3.2 Proficient Level – Students with diverse linguistic, cultural, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
1.6.2 Proficient Level – Strategies to support full participation of students with disability
4.1.2 Proficient Level – Support student participation
Are you in NSW? If so, this is relevant for you
Completing this course will contribute 8 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Registered PD addressing 1.3.2, 1.6.2 & 4.1.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
This course contributes to 6.0 professional development hours.
Occurrences
Sessions
Introduction
1 hour
Module 1: Policy & Legislation
1 hour and 30 minutes
State Policies
Australian Legislation
Disabilities Discrimination Act
Ramifications for Education
Module 2: What is Inclusion?
1 hour and 30 minutes
Overview & Description
Special School vs Integration vs Inclusion
Module 3: Integration, Mainstreaming, Inclusion
1 hour and 30 minutes
What is Integration?
What is Mainstreaming?
Revisit of Inclusion in this Context
Module 4: Who is 'Included' in an Inclusive Classroom?
1 hour
Understanding that inclusion isn’t just for ‘Special Needs’ Students.
Exploring other Diverse Students including EAL Students, LGBTQI Students, Indigenous Students, and other minority groups.
Module 5: Educational Strategies for Inclusion
1 hour and 30 minutes
Whole-school Approaches
Classroom Approaches
Conclusion & Feedback
5 minutes
Conclusion
Feedback
User Rating
4.7Latest Reviews
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Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
05/12/2019
The quality of the course was high. I would definitely recommend this to peers.
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
05/12/2019
very good quality and relevant content
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
05/12/2019
Very clear and indepth explanation
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
17/09/2019
Excellent quality and relevance.
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
17/09/2019
The course was of high quality and well-presented.
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
17/09/2019
High quality and relevant to our present education system
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
Very good
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
very relevant
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
outstanding amount of information and the emotive videos make it so relevant For anyone who is a teacher in a diverse modern world, inclusion is more than just a catch-phrase. It is a process that should be understood and this course confronts, challenges and guides us to be better teachers. - Ashlea Rae – Trangie Central School
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
very well structured, informative
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
Very relevant
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
Extremely relevant
Inclusion in Education - What is it? - Karina Barley
02/09/2019
Useful and provided better idea of what is inclusive education meant.
About the team
Karina Barley
Creator
Karen Barley is an internationally recognized educational consultant specializing in the needs of children with autism and their families. She has over 30 years of expertise as an educator, private one-on-one consultant, course developer and educational technology specialist.
Karen is especially successful connecting with children who have autism and creating behavioral, sensory and educational strategies that help children reach their full potential. Her highly personable style, combined with extensive research, knowledge and firsthand experience of the needs of children with autism, makes her extremely effective and innovative in tailoring individual solutions for families and their schools. Using new and existing approaches Karen integrates her pioneering work with iPad technology to create differentiated educational programs where children with autism can consistently experience success while learning.
In addition, Ms. Barley is an accomplished and engaging, sought after public speaker and teacher trainer. She has shared her significant insights and knowledge on such subjects as, Technology in Education, Technology and Autism, Autism Awareness, 21st Century Learning, Technology and Curriculum Development and other subjects in the United States, Australia and as a keynote guest speaker for international face to face and online conferences.
She is now undertaking her PHD and is a sessional teacher at Monash University.