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Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 14 hours
  • Course by University of Cape Town
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Welcome to the course

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Introduce yourself

2 Videos

  • Disability Inclusion in Education: Building systems of support
  • Introduction to the course

1 Readings

  • How the course works

Ways of thinking about disability

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Ways of thinking about disability

3 Videos

  • Introduction to Week 1
  • Social model of disability and disability rights
  • Inclusive education and special education

Inclusive education

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Inclusive education

2 Videos

  • What is inclusive education?
  • Implementing inclusive framework

1 Readings

  • Podcast: How does special education fit into an inclusive education system?

Activities for the week

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 1: Inclusive education and special education

1 Discussions

  • Weekly reflection

1 Videos

  • Wrap up

1 Readings

  • Resources

Empowering the teacher

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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4 Videos

  • Introduction to week 2
  • Teacher empowerment
  • TEDI research methods
  • Research: Teacher educational needs

1 Readings

  • TEDI research report

Personal experiences in education

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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3 Videos

  • Supporting learners who are blind or have low vision
  • Supporting D/deaf and hard of hearing learners
  • Families of people with Intellectual Disabilities

1 Readings

  • More stories of personal experiences

Disability confidence

    • 2 Readings
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2 Readings

  • Podcast: Disability confidence
  • Disability confidence resources

Activities for the week

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 2: Asking educators about disability inclusion

1 Discussions

  • Weekly reflection

1 Videos

  • Week wrap up

1 Readings

  • Resources

Education and support systems

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Education and support systems

4 Videos

  • Introduction to week 3
  • Education support systems and supporting teacher empowerment for disability inclusion
  • How systems of support work
  • How do teachers feel they are supported, or not supported?

Policy and support systems

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • What policy documents do you use in your country?

2 Videos

  • School and district based support systems
  • Effective support

1 Readings

  • Podcast: Policy approach to support systems

Informal support systems for educators

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Informal support systems for educators

2 Videos

  • Informal support
  • Family-professional partnerships

Activities for the week

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 3: Systemic support for teachers

1 Discussions

  • Weekly reflection

1 Videos

  • Wrap up

1 Readings

  • Resources

Honors Lesson

    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 3: Systemic support (Honors)

Curriculum accessibility

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Introduction to week
  • Accessible curriculum
  • Learner support needs

Specific impairments - Low vision and blindness

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Specific impairments - Low vision and blindness

2 Videos

  • Types of visual impairment
  • Expanded core curriculum

Specific impairments - D/deaf and hard of hearing

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Specific impairments - D/deaf and hard of hearing

2 Videos

  • Effects of severe to profound hearing loss
  • Education for learners who are D/deaf or hard of hearing

Specific impairments - Severe to profound intellectual disability

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Specific impairments - Severe to profound intellectual disability

2 Videos

  • What is intellectual disability?
  • Education for children with severe to profound intellectual disability

Activities for the week

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Week 4: Curriculum accessibility and learner needs

1 Discussions

  • Weekly reflection

1 Videos

  • Wrap up

1 Readings

  • Resources

Universal design for learning

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • Introduction to week 5
  • What is universal design for learning?

Inclusive teaching strategies

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • Curriculum adaptation for low vision and blind learners
  • Curriculum adaptation for D/deaf and hard of hearing learners
  • Curriculum adaptation for learners with severe to profound intellectual disability

Activities for the week

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Week 5: Inclusive Pedagogy

1 Discussions

  • Weekly reflection

1 Videos

  • Wrap up

1 Readings

  • Resources

End of course

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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1 Videos

  • Course conclusion

1 Readings

  • Further studies

Auto Summary

Discover how to support inclusive education for children with disabilities in this engaging course by Coursera. Led by experts, it covers strategies for teaching children with severe hearing, visual, and intellectual disabilities. Ideal for educators and activists, the course includes practical classroom techniques. Available with Starter and Professional subscription options, you can earn a Verified Certificate and apply for Financial Aid. Join now to empower yourself in building systems of support for inclusive education.

Judith McKenzie
Instructor

Judith McKenzie