Graduate Certificate of Specialist Inclusive Education

Program Overview

This specialist online program equips students with the knowledge and skills to make learning accessible to students of all backgrounds and abilities. It covers topics such as diversity, inclusion, and effective classroom management. Graduates can pursue careers in inclusive education, such as disability inclusion facilitator or educational assistant. The program is taught by experienced professionals and delivered via Deakin's online learning platform.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This specialist course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to make learning accessible to students of all backgrounds and abilities, while bringing them up to speed on current industry challenges. It enables them to secure support roles in inclusive education and effect necessary progress towards making education across the sectors inclusive for all.

Objectives:

• Engage and comprehend diversity and intersectionality
• Analyze the goals, purpose, and challenges of a diverse classroom
• Develop positive learning environments aligned with robust social justice principles

Outline:

• Core units:
• Social Justice and Difference
• Teaching and Learning in the Inclusive Classroom
• Effective Classroom Management: Positive Learning Environments
• Course Electives:
• Creativity and the Arts
• Education and Development of Exceptional Learners
• Child Protection
• Research Design Development and Method
• Supporting Communication in Inclusive Classrooms
• Educational Context, Policy and Leadership in Challenging Times
• New and Traditional Literacies and Diverse Student Needs
• Psychology in Education
• Teaching Mathematics Successfully
• Education Governance and Policy

Teaching:

• Delivered entirely via Deakin's premium online learning platform, allowing students to further their knowledge while working and simultaneously putting their learning into practice.
• Taught by staff with experience in the sector who are recognized as leaders and innovators in their fields.

Careers:

• Disability inclusion facilitator
• Educational assistant (integration aid)
• Koorie engagement support officer
• Diverse learner hub coach