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Overview
Features
Whether you are a Learning Support Advisor, Study Support Tutor, Support Coordinator, or Disability Advisor, this programme provides an opportunity for continuing professional development for candidates to develop a critical understanding of the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusiveness in the creation of inclusive learning and working environments.
The Facilitate Inclusive Learning and Working course at Edinburgh College introduces you to the concept of developing inclusive teaching and support strategies for individuals through the effective use of assistive technologies and non-technological approaches that advance equality and widen access for all.
Programme Structure
Topics include:
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
- Understanding Equality Legislation in Context
- Our Role in Equality: Values, Attitudes and Bias
- Sharing Best Practice
- Exploring Accessibility
- Non-technological Solutions
- Exploring Assistive Technologies
- Ergonomic Solutions
- Inclusive Needs Assessment Practice
- Understanding Disability Frameworks in Education
- Effective Strategies for Needs Assessment
- Making Recommendations
- Needs Assessment Report Writing
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Entry to this qualification is at the discretion of the centre, although candidates require access to a workplace and to be in a role that involves the support of individuals with the protected characteristic of disability, as well as some responsibility for meeting their additional support needs and which provides opportunities to evaluate enabling technologies.
- Candidates undertaking this qualification would normally be expected to have completed, or be working towards, a relevant qualification at the HNC level or above.
- Candidates will benefit from having prior experience in using technology to support learning and/or to adapt working practices to meet individual needs, although this is not a prerequisite.
Candidates will already be employed in one of the following capacities:
- Subject lecturer
- Teacher
- Access and inclusion co-ordinator
- Student services manager
- Assistive technologist
- Trainer
Tuition Fees
Funding
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