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EDSE4513: Responding to Diverse Needs in Schools
2025 unit information
This unit aims to advance students' understanding and knowledge of responding to student diversity in secondary classrooms. It extends knowledge of relevant legislation and policy on disability and learning, welfare, and behaviour support. It provides opportunities for in-depth engagement with areas of diversity including disability, learning support, behaviour support, mental health, and gifted and talented education promoting understanding of whole-school and classroom approaches. Students will engage with the curriculum and implement the principles of universal design and differentiation, including specific opportunities to work in their curriculum areas.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Education |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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210 credit points including EDUF3031 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate your advanced understanding of current theoretical developments and trends in the fields of special education and inclusive education
- LO2. demonstrate your advance knowledge of current policy and legislation in inclusive education
- LO3. demonstrate understanding and knowledge of classroom diversity, including issues of disability, learning needs, mental health, behaviour support, gifted and talented education and differentiation of the curriculum and personalised learning
- LO4. apply your knowledge of the curriculum and personalised learning in planning lessons for meeting the diverse needs of your students
- LO5. demonstrate your knowledge in leading classroom practice and contributing to the school environment.
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