Inclusive Education and Responsive Teaching

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 2008
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Course ID
200603
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Leanne Longfellow
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Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

This course aims to develop critical knowledge and practices in inclusive education to provide for special educational needs of learners of all abilities. It will investigate inclusion strategies, policies and legislation, exceptionality, neurodiversity, partnerships with providers, and person-centred planning and advocacy.

  • What do I bring as a teacher? 
  • What do my students bring as learners? 
  • What do I need to Teach Now? 

Course learning outcomes

  • Demonstrate awareness and application of the principles of inclusive education in early childhood/primary/secondary classrooms and school settings
  • Demonstrate understandings of the characteristics of students that make up classroom diversity and adopt pedagogical approaches to address such diversity in the mainstream classroom
  • Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, regulations, policies and obligations related to inclusion including international agreements and legal entitlements
  • Select from and use a wide range of evidence-based pedagogical approaches to cater for specific needs and disabilities

Availability

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
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Fri 21/08/2026
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Fri 18/09/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 59179
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
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Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 29517
Section
Section 01MG
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

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The Student Contribution amount displayed below is for students commencing a new program from 2021 onwards. If you are continuing in a program you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, or are commencing an Honours degree relating to an undergraduate degree you commenced prior to 1 January 2021, you may be charged a different Student Contribution amount from the amount displayed below. Please check the Student Contribution bands for continuing students here. If you are an international student, or a domestic student studying in a full fee paying place, and are continuing study that you commenced in 2025 or earlier, your fees will be available here before enrolments open for 2026.

Degree list
The following degrees include this course