ESS511 Inclusive Studies (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Professional Studies (PROFL)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject provides an opportunity for students to become acquainted with the issues concerning and strategies enabling the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in school, work and community settings.
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No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2013.Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: ESS511
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Enrolment restrictions:
Entry into the Master of Eduction degree programs or as determined by the course coordinator.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be familiar with past and current issues influencing the inclusion of individuals with disabilities;
- introduce strategies and adaptations that can be implemented within school, work and community settings that promote the inclusive environments for individuals with disabilities;
- develop processes which enable the creation of novel solutions to novel circumstances;
- apply problem solving processes to develop appropriate strategies and adaptation for specific settings;
- use action research as a base for reflective practice in planning, implementing and evaluating inclusive practices.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Access and use literature on inclusive studies to examine social, moral, cultural, legal, educational and political influences on the development of inclusive practices. - Examine the research-based literature to evaluate the efficacy of various strategies and approaches in promoting inclusive practices. - Learning about and applying problem-solving processes that facilitate inclusive practices in collaborative contexts. - Learning about action research and applying its principles to an actual case of inclusion.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.