PDC85623 - Inclusive Education: Introduction to Working with Students with Disabilities in the Classroom

Duration3 hours online self-paced learning. Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.
Study modeOnline
Course codePDC85623
Fee
$0 (Full)

Overview

This online micro-credential examines approaches to disability, the concepts of social justice and inclusion, and the concept of Universal Design in Learning (UDL). It is designed to help learners unpack assumptions about disability and suggest ways to make the classroom a more just and inclusive environment.

This is a non-creditable micro-credential that is awarded a digital badge and Certificate of Completion which can be shared to your social networks and displayed in your professional portfolio.

Our micro-credentials are aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What is a Digital Badge?

Career Opportunities

Undertaking this micro-credential enables students to meet their Continuing Professional Development obligations and industry update requirements in their profession. Upon successful completion of this non-creditable micro-credential, students will be awarded a Digital Badge and a Certificate of Completion.

Structure & Availability

Micro-credential

Duration:

3 hours online self-paced learning.

Students can access the micro-credential for one year from enrolment.


  1. Identify differences between social and medical models of disability
  2. Outline the concepts of social justice and inclusion
  3. Reflect on different scenarios within the teaching and learning context and consider how they might be discriminatory
  4. Describe the concept of Universal Design in Learning (UDL) and identify ways to promote an inclusive learning environment.

Assessment

Online quiz

Award

Digital Badge via Credly

Students can also download a Certificate of Completion, share to social media or add to a professional portfolio. 

Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements.

Our micro-credentials are available for anyone to access. You do not have to be a CQUniversity student. 

CQUniversity staff access to this micro-credential is through EMpower Learning.

Please note it may take up to 48 hours for your micro-credential completion to be reflected in EMPower Learning.

How to apply

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