Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support
University of Cape Town
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 educa
About this Course
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 educa
What You'll Learn
- To use disability inclusion principles to describe the support needs of learners with disabilities.
- To identify the systemic support structures available to teachers within the education system.
- To recognise the impairment specific support needs of learners with disabilities.
Instructors
Judith McKenzie
Disability Studies Division