Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms (Prim) (EDUC90881)

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject teacher candidates should be able to:

Graduate Standards refers to the Graduate-level Australian Professional Standards for Teachers.

• Critically consider system and school-based responses to addressing issues relating to equity, inclusion and social justice, and legislative requirements (Graduate Standards 4.1, 4.4)
• Build an understanding of the socio-cultural factors that shape students’ learning, their school experiences and educational outcomes (Graduate Standard 4.1)
• Demonstrate knowledge of practical strategies for creating rapport with students and supporting students' wellbeing and safety in the classroom (Graduate Standards: n/a)
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of students' physical, cultural, social, religious, linguistic and intellectual characteristics and backgrounds for learning and development (Graduate Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.3)
• Develop a critical analysis of the wider social and global context of education systems, schools and classrooms (Graduate Standard 5.4)

Generic skills

MTeach graduates will develop the following set of key transferable skills:

• Clinical reasoning and thinking
• Problem solving
• Evidence based decision making
• Creativity and innovation
• Teamwork and professional collaboration
• Learning to learn and metacognition
• Responsiveness to a changing knowledge base
• Reflection for continuous improvement
• Linking theory and practice
• Inquiry and research
• Active and participatory citizenship