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Introduction

 

This unit examines the meaning and practice of inclusive education in the 21st century. Grounded in a philosophy that values belonging, full participation, and learning as a shared human experience, it introduces practical approaches that can be embedded in everyday teaching to support meaningful inclusion for all learners. We will examine inclusive practice at the level of classrooms, communities, and education systems. Through a critical exploration of inclusion, you will reflect on your own teaching, identify innovative approaches to creating equitable learning environments, and build the skills needed to recognise and respond to exclusionary policies and practices across a range of educational contexts. You will also have the chance to explore how inclusive pedagogies can be adapted to diverse contexts in a work-integrated learning activity, which involves supervised teaching, observation of professional practice, and other structured learning activities. This experience will enable you to apply theoretical concepts in real educational settings, analyse how inclusion plays out in practice, and receive feedback that strengthens your professional judgment. 

Summary

Unit name Inclusive Practices in Educational Settings
Unit code EAL211
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Miss Helena Winnberg
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Sustainable Development Goals

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2027 15/3/2027 18/4/2027 12/6/2027

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply professional standards to examine inclusion in your own professional practice
  • Interpret and evaluate approaches for inclusive practice
  • Design, develop, and deliver programs of learning in a range of learning and teaching contexts
  • Apply professional standards and ethical codes of practice to communication and research across a range of contexts

Fee Information

Unit fee information for 2027 will be available in September.

Requisites

Prerequisites

EAL112

Teaching

Teaching Pattern


 

AssessmentSupervised Teaching 2|Annotated Bibliography (20%)|Addressing Student Needs (40%)|Applied Learning Blog (40%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Recommended

Anderson, J., & Boyle, C. (2019). Looking in the mirror: Reflecting on 25 years of inclusive education in Australia. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 23(7), 796-810.

Carrington, S., & Macarthur, J. (2012). Teaching in inclusive school communities. John Wiley & Sons Australia.

Cologon, K. (2019). Towards inclusive education: A necessary process of transformation. Report for the Australian Government, Department of Social Services. https://apo.org.au/node/265286

Foreman, P. (2017). Inclusion in action (5th ed.). South Melbourne, Cengage Learning.

Kelly, A., O’Shea, S., & Tanner, K. (2014). Diverse Learners. In R. Brennan Kemmis & L. Atkins (Eds.), Teaching in the VET Sector in Australia (pp. 75-93). David Barlow Publishing.

Macartney, B.C. (2012). Teaching through an ethics of belonging, care and obligation as a critical approach to transforming education. International Journal of Inclusive Education, 16(2), 171-183.

Pantic, N., & Florian, L. (2015). Developing teachers as agents of inclusion and social justice. Education Inquiry, 6(3), 333-351.

Rose, R. (2010). Confronting obstacles to inclusion: International responses to developing inclusive education. Taylor & Francis.

Slee, R. (2018). Inclusive education isn’t dead, it just smells funny. Routledge.

 

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