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EDPD5015: Designing for Access to the Curriculum
2026 unit information
This unit of study explores the design and development of educational programs that allow students with special education needs to access the general curriculum on the same basis as their peers. Current research in inclusive curriculum design will be explored together with a critical analysis of the political and controversial issues related to the design of such curricula. Concepts of universal design for learning, selection and design of curriculum adjustments, and evidence-based instructional practices will be examined. Students will critically reflect on these principles and concepts within the context of their professional practice.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate skills in the analysis of research to identify quality educational practices inclusive of students with disability.
- LO2. critically analyse research and knowledge to support design of quality education environments inclusive of students with disability.
- LO3. demonstrate knowledge for designing curriculum-based assessment protocols and functional assessment to assist develop long term and short term learning goals, and monitor learning.
- LO4. evaluate instructional practices in how they facilitate learning, or pose barriers to all learners accessing and participating in learning.
- LO5. demonstrate knowledge and skills in designing curriculum in key learning areas to meet the full range of learner needs.
- LO6. demonstrate knowledge of literacy and numeracy development in interpreting curriculum frameworks and designing instruction inclusive of students with disabilities.
- LO7. articulate knowledge of specialised and assistive technology to facilitate reasonable adjustments.
- LO8. articulate an understanding of facilitating learning for students through collaboration with learners, families and allied professionals, and the use of peers, teacher aides and assistants, and volunteers.
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Semester 1 2026
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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