Understanding and Supporting Inclusion

Overview

In this unit, pre-service teachers will gain knowledge and skills to support and identify children with additional needs. Pre-service teachers will be able to work collaboratively with children, families, supporting agencies and other professionals to provide inclusive educational experiences for children with additional needs. Pre-service teachers will demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with additional needs.

Learning outcomes

Teaching methods

Hawthorn

Assessment

Content

• Inclusion – theory, practice, ethics (inclusive curriculum and environments)
• Image and language of inclusion
• Family-centred practice - Work in partnership with families to access support, resources and additional services
• Strength-based approaches
• Early intervention services and specialists – roles, relationships and communication
• Characteristics of additional needs including Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome
• Equity and social justice
• Anti-bias curriculum revision and how it supports children with additional needs
• Collaboration with other professionals
• Policies, funding and legal requirements