EDS312 INCLUSIVE EDUCATION
| Course Code: | 4540312 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Educational Sciences |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
- explain the functions of schools in society with a special focus on democratic education and inclusive education,
- explain the fundamental concepts of inclusive education,
- describe the effects of schooling on the reproduction of (un)equality in society,
- describe the major sociological themes related to inclusive education such as difference, power, equality, marginalization, discrimination, stereotypes, privilege, ability, etc.,
- explain the current status of the teaching profession in teaching and instruction for inclusion,
- develop a critical understanding of and interest in the teaching profession.
Course Content
Foundational knowledge about the sociology and philosophy of inclusive education; the relation between democratic education, inclusive education and marginalized groups in society; the effects of schooling on the reproduction of (un)equality in society; major sociological themes such as difference, power, equality, marginalization, discrimination, stereotypes, privilege, ability etc.; basic skills of teaching and instruction for inclusion; questioning the ideology of normalcy; effective teacher characteristics for inclusive education; and the current issues in inclusive and democratic education.