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Education (Special and Inclusive Education)

Course learning outcomes

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special and Inclusive Education)

On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Special and Inclusive Education), students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome
1 Demonstrate an understanding of current Australian legislation and policy, and articulate the implications for the provision of education programs for learners with disabilities.
2 Evaluate research, reports and policy documents related to education and associated fields for all learners.
3 Illustrate an emerging understanding of universal design for learning across planning, instruction, assessment and environment.
4 Critically analyse key research and practice in special and inclusive education research in Australia and overseas to inform and evaluate their practices.
5 Demonstrate problem-solving skills to address the learning needs of learners with disabilities within a range of contexts.
6 Demonstrate knowledge required to collaborate with and between students, teachers, parents, support personnel, students, and community agencies to design and deliver a quality inclusive educational program.
7 Develop approaches to supporting and addressing behaviour and well-being within a range of contexts.
8 Demonstrate an emerging understanding of how to promote 21st century learning skills meeting the personal needs of all students.

Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Special and Inclusive Education)

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Special and Inclusive Education), students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome
1 Demonstrate an understanding of current Australian legislation and policy, and articulate the implications for the provision of education programs for learners with disabilities.
2 Evaluate research, reports and policy documents related to education and associated fields for all learners.
3 Demonstrate an understanding of universal design for learning across planning, instruction, assessment and environment.
4 Critically analyse key research and practice in special and inclusive education research in Australia and overseas to inform and evaluate their practices.
5 Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills to address the learning needs of learners with disabilities within a range of contexts.
6 Demonstrate knowledge required to collaborate with and between students, teachers, parents, support personnel, students, and community agencies to design and deliver a quality inclusive educational program.
7 Develop and justify approaches to supporting and addressing behaviour and well- being within a range of contexts.
8 Demonstrate an understanding of how to promote 21st century learning skills meeting the personal needs of all students.

Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education)

On successful completion of the Master of Education (Special and Inclusive Education), students will be able to:

No. Course learning outcome
1 Demonstrate a strong understanding of current Australian legislation and policy, and articulate the implications for the provision of education programs for learners with disabilities.
2 Critically evaluate research, reports and policy documents related to education and associated fields for all learners.
3 Demonstrate in-depth understanding of universal design for learning across planning, instruction, assessment and environment.
4 Critically analyse key research and practice in special and inclusive education research in Australia and overseas to inform and evaluate their practices.
5 Demonstrate expert problem-solving skills to address the learning needs of learners with disabilities within a range of contexts.
6 Demonstrate skills and knowledge required to collaborate with and between students, teachers, parents, support personnel, students, and community agencies to design and deliver a quality inclusive educational program.
7 Develop, justify and critique approaches to supporting and addressing behaviour and well-being within a range of contexts.
8 Demonstrate a deep understanding of how to promote 21st century learning and research skills through the analysis of research and development of a capstone project to understand and meet the personal needs of all students.