Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Education
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Increases students' awareness, knowledge and experience in understanding the diverse learning needs in educational settings. Explores issues related to working and teaching in various contexts, including social justice, equity, rights and diversity of cultural, refugee and Indigenous perspectives in local, national and international contexts. 

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

Unit content

Topic 1: Why Valuing Diversity? Exploring culture, diversity, identity, social justice, equity and rights 

Topic 2: Cultural diversity and social identities at school 

Topic 3: A fair go for all? Social in-justices and in-equity 

Topic 4: Exploring inhibiting factors that impact on learning and wellbeing 

Topic 5: Exploring enabling programs and approaches that support learning and wellbeing 

Topic 6: Whole school approaches to inclusion - mapping unity through diversity 

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Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Evaluate local and global data related to diverse learners’ needs and the impact this has on their learning outcomes 
  • Identify and analyse the factors that impact on the learning outcomes of children and young people 
  • Describe how the development of learner wellbeing influences a sense of belonging, and how social and cultural forces shape individual and group identities 

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Critical review: 40% 
Case study: 60% 

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Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

Master of Education

SCU Online

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