Course introduction

During this course, you will learn practical strategies for accessing inclusive education. Nowadays, millions of children around the world are deprived of access to education due to disability – robbing them of their potential and weakening our society. Here, you will understand what barriers there are to learning and how to tackle them. In six weeks, you will learn from a number of people with a disability experience, exploring practical ways to prepare a more inclusive learning atmosphere that you can apply in your own area.

The University of Cape Town offers this course.

Course details:

• Course developer: University of Cape Town
• Language: English
• Course provider: FutureLearn
• Subject: Education & Teaching
• Cost: Free with limited access, Monthly Subscription: $23.33 or buy the course with one-off payment: $44
• Certificate: Paid certificate available (optional)
• Duration: 6 weeks (3 hours/week)
• Start date: Available Now
• Free Access to this course will expire on: October 24, 2022

Course instructors:

1. Judith McKenzie

Judith is a professor and researcher in Disability Studies at the University of Cape Town. She has worked in rural areas concentrating mainly on community based and interdisciplinary projects.

2. Chioma Ohajunwa

She has a B.Ed in Special Education, MPhil in Disability Studies, and is presently working on her Ph.D. Chioma has worked in the disability area in Nigeria, Liberia, and South Africa.

Learning objectives

By the completion of this course, the learners would be able to:

• Illustrate the principles and approaches of inclusive education
• Scrutinize environmental and social obstacles to inclusion
• Debate the role of the family and the community in upholding inclusive education
• Figure out how to generate an inclusive school atmosphere
• Implement ideas for inclusive education practices inside the classroom
• Discover the influence of attitudes on one’s ability to implement inclusive education

Who can take this course?

The course is of great importance for teachers, other professionals, and parents interested in prevailing inclusive education.

Course content:

• The advantages of inclusive education & why inclusion
• Recognizing the obstacles to inclusion & understanding the social context of disability
• The role of the family supporting inclusive schooling
• The importance of a home-school partnership
• How to build an inclusive school environment
• Community support for inclusive schooling – key stakeholders, community assets & changing mindsets
• Changing classroom practices to maximize inclusion
• Curriculum differentiation & practical tips for teaching
• Professional support networks to sustain teachers & develop inclusive practices

How to apply?

You can apply for this course by registering in the below link. Join this now!

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For more details on ‘Education for All: Disability, Diversity and Inclusion’ Free Online Course, please visit FutureLearn’s website.

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