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Disability Inclusion in Education

Worldwide millions of children are not able to fully participate in schooling, and this is especially a problem for children with disabilities. In this course, we explore the support that teachers need in order to meet the needs of children with severe to profound hearing, visual and intellectual disabilities. We consider how this can be done by talking with a range of experts (from teachers to activists) about inclusive education as well as sharing experiences of education. Inclusive education is only possible if teachers are supported and empowered to make the curriculum accessible to all learners. The topics in this course cover developing disability confidence and what exactly children with specific impairments need to be able to learn. This includes sharing specific classroom strategies and teaching activities for learners who are D/deaf or hard of hearing, blind or have low vision or have a severe to profound intellectual disability. By the end of the course, you will be familiar with the impairment specific needs of learners with disabilities, and how to build systems of support for inclusive education. You will be able to purchase a Verified Certificate if you wish to show evidence of your achievements, but this is optional, and you may apply for Financial Aid if you are unable to pay the certificate fee. This course was developed as part of the project ´Strengthening teaching for Children with profound Hearing, Visual and Intellectual Disabilities in South Africa` co-funded by Christoffel-Blinden Mission (CBM) and the European Union.

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Rating 4.6★ based on 12 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study, 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jun 26 (44 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Cape Town via Coursera
Instructor Judith McKenzie
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Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Education
Tags Social Sciences Governance And Society Education

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Rating 4.6★ based on 12 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 5 weeks of study, 2-3 hours per week
Starts Jun 26 (44 weeks ago)
Cost $49
From University of Cape Town via Coursera
Instructor Judith McKenzie
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Social Sciences Education
Tags Social Sciences Governance And Society Education

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