Graduate Certificate of Inclusive Education
Charles Darwin University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00300K
The Graduate Certificate of Inclusive Education is designed for graduates with qualifications in relevant fields such as teaching, early childhood or allied health. The course is designed to enhance your working knowledge of inclusive education principles in the classroom. During the course you will: Critically reflect on and revise your repertoire of practice to support the holistic development and inclusion of all students throughout their educationCritically evaluate academic literature to expand and apply in-depth knowledge about policies, pedagogies and practices related to inclusive educationApply methods for fostering collaborative transdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships which support children's learning and engagement in early childhood settings, classrooms, schools and communities.Implement decision-making around curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment to maximise learning outcomes for students.This qualification prepares teachers and other professionals to work with students with special needs in education settings.
Structure
This course uses a flexible delivery strategy, which includes face-to-face and/or online learning through lectures, workshops and seminars to support students develop knowledge in inclusive education pedagogies and practice. Students complete three core units that provide the framework for the course. Students then complete an elective in an area of interest. Students will complete a research unit to develop their teacher-researcher skills in a selected area and develop expertise in this chosen area of specialisation.A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 40 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.Unit typeCredit PointsSpecific requirementsCore Units(3 units)30cpCompulsory Core units totalling 30 credit points as detailed below.EIE501 Inclusive Education, Policies and PracticeEIE502 Promoting Positive BehaviourEIE503 Research Project in Inclusive EducationSpecialist Electives (1 unit)10cpSpecialist Elective units totalling 10 credit points as detailed below.EST533 Primary Specialisation: Special Education, Language and LiteracyEST535 Society and EducationOCC501 Principles and Processes of Occupational TherapyOCC503 Humans as Occupational BeingsSLT511 Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Language Development and Use 40cpTotal Credit PointsStudents who commenced in or after 2013The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Graduate Certificate AQF Level 8 course award.Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Subjects
- Education
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor's degree in teaching, early childhood education or allied health (occupational therapy, speech pathology).
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Casuarina | No |
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| CDU Online | No |
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