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University of Cape Town

Disability Inclusion in Education: Building Systems of Support

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.

Status: Visual Impairment Education
Status: Working With Children
BeginnerCourse14 hours

Featured reviews

K

5.0Reviewed May 16, 2022

Taking this course was really an eye opener. I have learned so much in such a short period of time. I am definitely looking forward to more courses

KS

5.0Reviewed Apr 14, 2025

The course coordinators should allow some kind of way so that course completion is verified. Such as a code that recrtuiters can verify.

NM

4.0Reviewed Sep 5, 2024

I had the best online course experience with this course everything was well sorted. I will recommend this course to my fellow colleagues (Educators) so that they may also gain more knowledge.

LP

5.0Reviewed May 13, 2019

I'm truly satisfied that I followed this course. It enhanced my knowledge about Disability education and inclusion. Easy steps and instructions. Well informed. This will surely help me in my career.

SO

5.0Reviewed Nov 13, 2020

I enjoyed my learning times all through. The content is so rich in empowering educators and all players in the field of disability.

SA

4.0Reviewed Jul 12, 2020

I'm really satisfied that I followed this course. It enhanced my information, knowledge and understanding about Disability education and inclusion.

AM

5.0Reviewed Mar 25, 2024

I have learned the importance of working with learners with variety of disabilities and how to make them feel valued and acknowledged.

DN

5.0Reviewed Feb 16, 2024

The course was easily digested and quick to follow along. It is informative, especially gaining new information about supports.

SS

5.0Reviewed Oct 13, 2019

Outstanding: relevant, mix of real-life practitioners and people who live with various impairments, sound research, and opportunities to learn with others across the globe. Highly recommended.

VF

5.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2020

Thank you so much for having this kind of course it really help me on my job. Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge. I will apply all the things that I have learned in this course.

NR

5.0Reviewed Nov 10, 2021

Excellent Course! All of the Professors were very knowledgeable and easy to understand. Looking forward to other courses in this specialty.

KP

5.0Reviewed Jul 6, 2020

Excellent. Fully recommended for understand the disability inclusion and the role of all stakeholders of the school community.

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