Graduate Certificate in Inclusive Education
Flinders University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00114A
This course is only available part-time.This course encapsulates a critical and contemporary understanding of inclusion in education. Topics provide knowledge and skills to better understand diverse students, their learning needs, and how to modify curriculum, environments, and social interactions to better support them. Theories, principles, and strategies to effectively differentiate are explored. A range of learning difficulties are investigated, considering implications in diverse settings. Whole school behavioural approaches and classroom ecologies are explored to better understand relationships between individuals, environments, and instruction.The course is professionally-oriented and is intended for people currently employed in the field of education and those who have an interest in further enhancing their knowledge and practice in special education.The course articulates with one of the 72 unit courses listed below, and the sequentially developed topics enable progression through the awards:Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational PracticeMaster of EducationMaster of Inclusive and Specialised EducationMaster of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in EducationThe course is also available as an exit award from the Master of Education, subject to meeting the requirements in the Program of Study below.Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational PracticeMaster of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice [1.5 years]Master of EducationMaster of Education [1.5 years]Master of Inclusive and Specialised EducationMaster of Inclusive and Specialised Education [1.5 years]Master of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in EducationMaster of Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health in Education [1.5 years]
Structure
Students complete one core (compulsory) topics and three option topics chosen from a variety of option topics available. These aim to provide knowledge of the interdependency of curriculum, instruction, assessment, learning and behaviour.
Subjects
- Differentiation
- Learning
- Assessment
- Disability.
Standard entry requirements
Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution in education, disability studies, psychology, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy or a closely related discipline. However, the Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Bedford Park | Domestic: $10,764 | Yes |
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| Online | Domestic: $10,764 | Yes |
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