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Unit outline_

EDMT6125: Special Education: Inclusive Schools

Semester 1a, 2025 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit addresses mandatory requirements to be met by every graduate pre-service teacher. Issues relating to the education of students with a disability will be addressed through working with a student/s with a disability, engaging in tutorials that highlight evidence-based practices and behaviour supports for working with students with special education needs, and engaging in lectures and tutorials that promote attitudes, knowledge and beliefs that students with disabilities will access and participate in high quality education programs.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Education
Credit points 3
Prerequisites
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48 credit points including EDMT5010 and EDMT5502
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
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None
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Cathy Little, cathy.little@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Olivia Karaolis, olivia.karaolis@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Tutorial quiz Online Quiz
n/a
25% Multiple weeks 750 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Presentation group assignment AI Allowed Group presentation session
Group presentation to be delivered in class.
35% Week 06 15 minutes
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment AI Allowed Field Placement Report
n/a
40% Week 13
Due date: 30 May 2025 at 23:59
1250 words
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
group assignment = group assignment ?
AI allowed = AI allowed ?

Assessment summary

Online Quizzes weeks 2 and 4: Two short online quizzes will address your understanding of the material presented in both the online lectures and readings allocated to each of weeks 2 and 4.

Group presentation: You will be allocated to a group of 3-5 students. Your group will be provided with an educational scenario that you will work with throughout the first five weeks of this course. Presentations will take place during your scheduled tutorial in week 6.听

Field Placement:听The Field Placement assignment comprises a field placement of a minimum of 15 hrs to be undertaken in a setting of your choice. As part of this assignment you are required to submit evidence of undertaking the experience and to produce two pieces of written work

Assessment criteria

This unit of study follows听鈥榤eets requirements鈥/ 鈥榙oesn鈥檛 meet requirements鈥 grading. A rubric for the assessment criteria is available on the Canvas site for the unit.听

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

Except for supervised exams or in-semester tests, you may use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessments unless expressly prohibited by your unit coordinator.听

For exams and in-semester tests, the use of AI and automated writing tools is not allowed unless expressly permitted in the assessment instructions.听

The icons in the assessment table above indicate whether AI is allowed 鈥 whether full AI, or only some AI (the latter is referred to as 鈥淎I restricted鈥). If no icon is shown, AI use is not permitted at all for the task. Refer to Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks for this unit.听

Your final submission must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of automated writing tools or generative AI, and any material generated that you include in your final submission must be properly referenced. You may be required to submit generative AI inputs and outputs that you used during your assessment process, or drafts of your original work. Inappropriate use of generative AI is considered a breach of the鈥Academic Integrity Policy听and penalties may apply.听

The Current Students website听provides information on artificial intelligence in assessments. For help on how to correctly acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the鈥.听

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

  • Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
  • After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties align with Assessment Procedures 2011

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a听simple extension.鈥 The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for听special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,听听includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy听reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
- Field work Field trip (15 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Week 01 Tutorial focus: Inclusive education: Policy and practice developments Case studies: setting the scene Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2
Week 02 Tutorial focus: Collaboration and practice Case studies: Whole school considerations Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO7
Week 03 Tutorial focus: Personalised learning in schools Case studies: Planning for individual needs Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4
Week 04 Tutorial focus: Learning and engagement within an inclusive classroom Case studies: Implementing learning adjustments Tutorial (2 hr) LO2 LO4 LO5
Week 05 Tutorial focus: Supporting student behaviour: through functional assessment Case studies: Establishing positive behaviour support strategies Tutorial (2 hr) LO4 LO6
Week 06 Tutorial focus: Exploring the nexus of theory to practice Case studies: Group presentations Tutorial (2 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: The Sydney School of Education and Social Work requires attendance of at least 90 percent of all seminars, workshops or lectures. Where a student is unable to attend at the required rate evidence of illness or misadventure may be required and the student may be required to undertake extra work. Students should discuss the circumstances of their absence(s) with the co-ordinator of the unit of study. Further details are provided in the School canvas site:听

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library Reading List, available on Canvas.

Additional readings:

Ashman, A., & Elkins, J. (Eds.). (2011).听Education for inclusion and diversity听(4th ed.). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.

Armstrong, A., & Spandagou, I. (2010). Communicating inclusively. In R. Ewing, T. Lowrie & J. Higgs (Eds.),听Teaching and Communicating: Rethinking Professional Experiences听(pp. 65-75). Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

Allor, J., Mathes, P., Jones, F., Champlin, T., & Cheatham, J. (2010). Individualized research- based reading instruction for students with intellectual disabilities: Success stories.听Teaching Exceptional Children, 42(3), 6-12.

Bouck, E., Courtad, C., Heutsche, A., Okolo, C., & Englert, C. (2009). The virtual history museum: A universally designed approach to social studies instruction.听Teaching Exceptional Children,听42(2), 14-20.

Bray, B.P., & McClaskey, K.鈥≒. (2013). A step-by-step guide to personalize learning.听Learning & Leading With Technology,听40(7), 12-19.

Chung, Y.-C., & Douglas, K. H. (2014). Communicative competence inventory for students听who use augmentative and alternative communication: A team approach,听TEACHING ExceptionalChildren, 47(1), 56-68, doi:10.1177/0040059914534620

Commonwealth Department of Education and Training. (2015).听Planning for personalised learning and support: A national resource. Author: Canberra. Retrieved from听

Cook, S., & Rao, (2018). Systematically applying UDL to effective practices for students with learning disabilities.听Learning Disability Quarterly,听1-13. doi: 10.1177/0731948717749936

Coyne, M., Kameenui, E., & Carnine, D. (Eds.). (2011).听Effective teaching strategies that accommodate diverse learners听(4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.

Edwards, C. C. & Da Fonte, A. (2012). The 5-Point Plan: Fostering Successful Partnerships with Families of Students with Disabilities.听Teaching Exceptional Children,听44(3), 6-13.

Evans, D. (2015). Curriculum adaptations. In A. Ashman (Ed.),听Education for inclusion and diversity听(5th ed.) (pp. 103-128). Frenchs Forest, NSW: Pearson.

Frey, L., & Wilhite, K. (2005). Our five basic needs: Application for understanding the function of behaviour.听Intervention in School and Clinic,听40(3), 156-160.

Grenier, M., Miller, N., & Black, K. (2017). Applying universal design for learning and the inclusion spectrum for students with severe disabilities in general physical education.听Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,听88(6), 51. 10.1080/07303084.2017.1330167

Hall, T., Cohen, N., Vue, G., & Ganley, P. (2014). Addressing learning disabilities with UDL and technology: Strategic Reader.听LearningDisability Quarterly. doi: 10.1177/0731948714544375

Hedegaard-Soerensen, L., Riis Jensen, C., & B酶rglum Tofteng, D.M. (2017). Interdisciplinary collaboration as a prerequisite for inclusive education.听European Journal of Special Needs Education, published online 10 April 2017. doi: 10.1080/08856257.2017.1314113

Hollo, A. & Chow, J. (2015). Communicative functions of problem behaviour for students with high-incidence disabilities.听Beyond Behavior, 24(3), 23-30.

Hehir, T., Gridal, T., Freeman, B., Lamoreau, R., Borquaye, Y., & Burke, S. (2016).听A summary of the evidence on inclusive education. Alana Institute

Hollo, A. & Chow, J. (2015). Communicative functions of problem behaviour for students with high-incidence disabilities.听Beyond Behavior, 24(3), 23-30.

Klein, E. & Hollingshead, A. (2015). The collaboration between special and physical education: The benefits of a healthy lifestyle for all students.听Teaching Exceptional Children, 47(3), 163-171.

Lavay, B., French, R., & Henderson, H. (2007). A practical plan for managing the behaviour of students with disabilities in general physical education.听Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance, 78(2), 42-48.鈥

Leach, D., & Duffy, M. (2009). Supporting students with autism spectrum disorders in inclusive settings.听Intervention in School and Clinic, 45(1), 31-37.鈥

Little, C. (2017).听Supporting social inclusion for students with autism spectrum disorder: Insight from research and practice. London: Routledge.

Lohrmann, S., Forman, S., Martin, S., & Palmieri, M. (2008). Understanding school personnel's resistance to adopting schoolwide positive behavior support at a universal level of intervention.听Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 10(4), 256-269.

Meadan, H., & Monda-Amaya, L. (2008). Collaboration to promote social competence for students with mild disabilities in the general classroom: A structure for providing social support.听Intervention in School and Clinic,听43(3), 158-168.

Menear, K., & Davis, T. (2007). Modifying physical activities to include individuals with disabilities: A Systematic Approach.听Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,听78(2), 37-41.

Meo, G. (2008). Curriculum planning for all learners: Applying universal design for learning (UDL) to a high school reading comprehension program.听Preventing School Failure, 52, 21-30.

Nordness, P. D., Swain, K. D., & Haverkost, A. (2012). A screening matrix for an initial line of inquiry.听Intervention in School and Clinic,47(4), 245-251.

Paulsen, K. (2008). School-based collaboration: An introduction to the collaboration column.听Intervention in School and Clinic,听43(5), 313-315.

Qi, J. & Ha, A. S. (2012). Inclusion in physical education: A review of literature.听International Journal of Disability, Development and Education,听59(3), 257-281. doi:10.1080/1034912X.2012.697737

Radford, J., Bosanquet, P., Webster, R., & Blatchford, P. (2015). Scaffolding learning for independence: Clarifying teacher and teaching assistant roles for children with special educational needs.听Learning and Instruction,听36, 1-10. 10.1016/j.learninstruc.2014.10.005

Shaddock, A., Packer, S., Roy, A. (2015).听Report of the expert panel on students with complex needs and challenging behaviour. Canberra, ACT: Author.

Sherlock-Shangraw, R. (2013). Creating inclusive youth sport environments with the universal design for learning.听Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance,听84(2), 40-46.

Strickland-Cohen, M. K., Kennedy, P. C., Berg, T. A., Bateman, L. J., & Horner, R. H. (2016). Building school district capacity to conduct functional behavioral assessment.听Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders,published online January 5. doi:10.1177/1063426615623769

Strnadova, I., & Cumming, T. M. (2014). The importance of quality transition processes for听students with disabilities across settings: Learning from the current situation in New South Wales.听Australian Journal of Education, 58(3), 318-336.

Tannock, M. (2009). Tangible and intangible elements of collaborative teaming.听Intervention in School and Clinic,听44(3), 173-178.

Tripp, A., Rizzo, T., & Webbert, L. (2007). Inclusion in physical education: Changing the culture.听Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance,听78(2), 32-38 (48).听

Policy Documents

Commonwealth Attorney-General鈥檚 Department. (2005).听Disability standards for education (2005). Canberra: Author.

Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. (1992).听Commonwealth听disability discrimination act (1992). Canberra: Author.

Ministerial Council on Education, Employment, Training and Youth Affairs. (2008).听Melbourne declaration on educational goals for young Australians.听Carlton, South Vic: Author.

NSW Department of Education and Training. (2000).听Transition to school for young children with special learning needs. Sydney: Author.

NSW Department of School Education. (1994).听Student welfare policy. Sydney: Author.

NSW Department of School Education. (1995).听Strategies for safer schools. Sydney: Training and Development Directorate.

NSW Department of School Education. (1996).听Student welfare, good discipline and effective learning. Sydney: Author.

NSW Parliamentary Counsel鈥檚 Office. (1977).听Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Sydney: Author.

UNESCO. (2008).听Policy guidelines on inclusion in education.听Paris: Author.

UNESCO. (1994).听The Salamanca statement and framework for action on special needs education. Paris: Author.

United Nations. (2006).听Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities. New York: Author.

United Nations. (2016). General Comment No. 4 (2016) on the right to inclusive education. New York: United Nations.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. critically engage with the philosophies and theories underlying the inclusion of students with special education needs (i.e. disabilities, learning difficulties and behaviour disorders) in regular education classrooms
  • LO2. apply knowledge of disability issues, legislation and government policies related to students with special education needs in professional judgement based on problem based learning
  • LO3. demonstrate knowledge of assessment procedures for evaluating program effectiveness and monitoring student progress
  • LO4. analyse evidence-based teaching and learning strategies and practices used to assist students with special education needs meet educational outcomes
  • LO5. support curriculum adjustments in order to assist students with special education needs meet educational outcomes
  • LO6. apply a range of theories addressing the support of students with challenging behaviours, as well as behaviour support in general, as part of problem-based learning sessions
  • LO7. discuss the application of a range of strategies for collaborating with school staff and support staff as well as parents and caregivers when catering for students with special education needs.

Graduate qualities

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GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
LO2
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.6.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
LO3
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
3.1.1. (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
LO4
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
LO5
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
1.5.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
2.1.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.3.1. (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1. (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1. (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
LO6
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
4.1.1. (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.3.1. (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
LO7
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) - AITSL
7.1.1. (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.3.1. (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1. (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers鈥 professional knowledge and practice.
Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (Graduate Level 鈥 UG and MTeach) -
Competency code Taught, Practiced or Assessed Competency standard
1.5.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of strategies for differentiating teaching to meet the specific learning needs of students across the full range of abilities.
1.6.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate broad knowledge and understanding of legislative requirements and teaching strategies that support participation and learning of students with disability.
2.1.1 A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the concepts, substance and structure of the content and teaching strategies of the teaching area.
2.3.1 A (Graduate) Use curriculum, assessment and reporting knowledge to design learning sequences and lesson plans.
2.5.1 A (Graduate) Know and understand literacy and numeracy teaching strategies and their application in teaching areas.
2.6.1 A (Graduate) Implement teaching strategies for using ICT to expand curriculum learning opportunities for students.
3.1.1 T P A (Graduate) Set learning goals that provide achievable challenges for students of varying abilities and characteristics.
4.1.1 T P A (Graduate) Identify strategies to support inclusive student participation and engagement in classroom activities.
4.3.1 T P A (Graduate) Demonstrate knowledge of practical approaches to manage challenging behaviour.
7.1.1 A (Graduate) Understand and apply the key principles described in codes of ethics and conduct for the teaching profession.
7.3.1 A (Graduate) Understand strategies for working effectively, sensitively and confidentially with parents/carers.
7.4.1 A (Graduate) Understand the role of external professionals and community representatives in broadening teachers鈥 professional knowledge and practice.

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

In responding to student feedback the delivery of unit EDMT6125 has undergone a significant change from the way it has been delivered previously. Students suggested longer tutorials with more opportunity to workshop the focus content with the school-based scenarios. To that end, the six tutorials have been extended from one to two hours to allow for greater exploration of the material and content. Rather than have dedicated weekly lectures, the lecture material is provided as a pre-tutorial task and explored as part of the weekly tutorial content. We look forward to hearing from you about your experience during this unit of study to help us continue responding in an informed manner to students' feedback and further improvement. Please contact your tutor, lecturer or unit of study coordinator with comments and suggestions.

1. Meeting the attendance requirements of this unit of study is essential for satisfactory completion.

2. All assessment tasks need to be submitted in order to pass the unit of study.

3. Always keep a copy of any submitted assignment.

4. All assessment tasks must be passed in order to pass this unit of study.听

Site visit guidelines

If you are undertaking professional experience/field education placement as part of your enrolment in this unit of study, please assess your specific needs and requirements for the safe and successful completion of an external placement within a host organisation. You will be given the opportunity to disclose any health issues that have a work health and safety significance before arranging a placement so that your safety, and the safety of others, can be properly assessed. The Professional Experience Coordinator/Field Education Manager will work to ensure that the workplace assignment to you is appropriate for your needs and requirements. If you are experiencing disability, and require reasonable adjustments to be arranged, please contact Disability Services as early as possible prior to commencing the internship. Please note, in all cases, and for the purpose of organising reasonable adjustments, only the impact and not the nature, of your disability will be disclosed to the host organisation.

Work, health and safety

Working With Children Check is required for Field Placement.

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