Create inclusive classrooms

Our Graduate Certificate in Educational Inclusion and Diversity focuses on student inclusion in the 21st century and how to design learning that supports all students to do their best and thrive.

Core units focus on equipping you with the skillset and knowledge to critically reflect on inclusion, diversity and disability perspectives, delving into the pedagogy underpinning educational inclusivity. You will also examine and understand the role technology plays in collaboration and increasing participation in contemporary classrooms.

 

Students who undertake this course gain the skills to promote learning that lasts and advance inclusive education practices in school settings, to enable the implementation of inclusive education practices on a practical level.  

Sustainable professional practice

Create environments that foster lifelong learning, ensuring diverse, inclusive learning.

Learning for all

Reflect on, and implement pedagogy that ensures diverse learners needs are met, enhancing student wellbeing and increasing positive learning outcomes.

Collaborative technology

Implement effective use of technology that supports learning and participation in contemporary school settings.

Learning Outcomes

Intellectual rigour & creativity

You will gain the skills for critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation educational contexts, concepts and theories to solve for issues, and justify the decisions you make with confidence. Apply innovative and creative responses to emerging educational challenges. Conceive of, and put forward inventive ways to achieve preferable educational futures.

Ethical education practices

Evaluate (and seek understanding of) the implications of challenging ethical issues in education, committing to, but not limited to, social justice, human rights, ethics and sustainability in professional practice, scholarship, and research.

Specialised education skills

You will gain an advanced and integrated theoretical and practical understanding of a specialised area of education with a global perspective. Gain invaluable skills to locate, evaluate, and implement theory to generate reliable data and make evidence-based decisions.

Lifelong learning

Be able to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional learning. Critically reflect on demonstrating vocational discernment, autonomy, resilience, responsibility and accountability when responding to change.

Communication and social skills

Show responsive leadership and the capacity to facilitate collaboration between a diverse range of individuals and teams.

Cultural competence

Commit to education founded on respect for the rights of all persons, reflecting on how global perspectives of educational practice can encourage inclusivity and cultural competence.