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An introduction to disability-affirming classrooms

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In this online professional learning course in inclusive education, you'll explore important ideas about inclusion and teaching in Australian schools and early childcare centres, with a focus on the essential concept of disability-affirming, disability-informed education. You'll gain insights from individuals with lived experience of disability, and discover transformative inclusive education strategies to use in your classroom.

This series of inclusive education short courses gives teachers and others who work with children with disabilities the confidence to navigate the increasing complexity of Australian classrooms, and to implement practical, ethical and evidence-based strategies to support all students effectively – whatever their learning needs, strengths and interests.

Charles Sturt University is a NESA recognised PD provider

Universal Design for Learning (Teaching to diversity)

Create safe, joyful and inclusive classroom environments where all students thrive.

Key information

Sessions

Fees

$89

Time commitment

2 hours

Delivery

Self-paced online

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements. However, you will need easy access to a computer and the internet, basic computer literacy skills and proficiency in English.

Who this course is for

Primary and secondary school teachers; early childhood educators; teaching assistants and education aides; school administrators and other professionals working in schools, including speech therapists and occupational therapists; and parents of school-age children wanting to advocate for inclusion.

What you'll learn

You’ll learn how to:

  • talk about disability in respectful and disability-affirming ways
  • articulate your vision for the purpose of education
  • connect education's purpose to inclusion
  • identify ableism in education
  • champion inclusivity in your educational setting.

Topic 1: Why inclusion?

Topic 2: Teaching to diversity

Topic 3: Disability affirming education

Topic 4: An overview of universal design for learning

Course outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you'll get:

  • a digital microcredential badge
  • an understanding of the foundational principles of inclusive education and disability-affirming education
  • the ability to identify barriers to inclusion and develop strategies to overcome them
  • practical skills to implement inclusive education practices
  • confidence to advocate for inclusive education within the school community.

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This short course provides an excellent overview of key ideas underpinning inclusive education. Well-researched and effectively delivered. An engaging course that I would recommend to all teachers
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