Program Overview

Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this 3-semester course, you’ll explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.

As part of the course core, you’ll complete a research-based project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.

Major: Inclusive and Special Needs Education

All teachers have a responsibility to understand diversity and teach in ways that are inclusive of all students. Through this course, you’ll gain specialist knowledge in order to assist in negotiating the complexity of supporting students with a diverse range of abilities and backgrounds.

You’ll be able to identify and understand diverse learning needs, as well as develop and implement strategies to enhance learning outcomes for these students. The focus will be on inclusion and diversity – learning in the classroom for all students.

This major is offered in the Graduate Certificate of Education for primary and secondary teachers and educators to upskill in Inclusive Education.

3 reasons to study Inclusive and Special Needs Education at Murdoch

• Our part-time, on-campus or online options help you fit study into your working life.
• Be mentored by our experienced teaching professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
• You’ll have dedicated Student Success Advisors to help you along your postgraduate journey.

What you’ll learn

• Evidence-based practices and strategies
• Understanding diversity and inclusion
• Cultural and linguistic diversity
• Inclusion and learning difficulties
• Policy and legislation implications
• Hyflex learning strategies