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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

LP

May 12, 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.

VF

Jun 27, 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.

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By Zukiswa J

Mar 27, 2020

Thanks I learnt about the course opened my eyes new experiences, new informative information.

By Ahnaf S

May 15, 2020

This course was awesome and very informative.

I have learned new things from this course.

By Brenda

Mar 25, 2020

Excellent course. Learned a lot of valuable things.

By Gertrud T M

Apr 23, 2021

While I am not an educator but a public health expert and mother of an intellectually disabled adult daughter, it allowed me to gather a wide variety of theoretical and practical approaches on how to address inclusion in a community, school, and family setting. The need for good policies and local implementation is key.

By Victoria T

May 23, 2020

The course was very informative and enjoyable! I would have appreciated if there was also information on Individuals with physical disabilities. It has definitely increased my knowledge on how I can improve as a teacher advocating for inclusive education.

By Sara B R

Sep 11, 2020

I loved the course and its contents, teachers, videos and resources. It helped me to consolidate my thoughts about disability and the need of a real inclusion. This course covered a wide range of relevant issues and gave us a good background and starting point to work with. Dealing with a person with disability is challenging, demanding and might be frightening, but its also a great opportunity for personal growth and self-development. Inclusion is the best and only way to approach disability and it is crucial not only to protect and take care of the most vulnerable with disability, but also to change other people´s minds and hearts. An inclusive society that embraces diversity is a better society for all its members.

As an Educational Psychologist and mother of a 3-year-old daughter with DS I feel responsible to share the word and my personal and professional experience with others (parents, teachers, friends, family…). This course gave me confidence and increased my desire to pursue my studies in this field, thank you!

By Chatematti B

Nov 9, 2020

A pleasant good day to all. I have learnt so much and can now relate to persons with disability in a much appreciative way. I have this passion for a long time and how that I was given the opportunity I felt privileged to be a part of this programme A very big thank you to all who made this possible . I recently started another course Educating Deaf Children becoming an empowered teacher so far it is very inspiring I have some prerequisite knowledge from the Disability Inclusion which is very useful. Is it possible for me to have the coursera certificate(Shareable with my name on it). Stay safe you and family God blessing.

By Celia W

Sep 15, 2020

Great course! Informative and helpful, with up to date information on inclusion of individuals with disabilities in education and society. I particularly enjoyed how this course advocated for social justice with a progressive lens and encourages empowerment and change. It steers away from solely looking at the medical model of disability and really focuses on the strengths of the students in the classroom, and how to design classes for all learners using the principles of Universal Design.

By Seema F

Sep 14, 2021

I have learned about the following important topics:

Disability inclusion,

Teachers need for disability inclusion,how they can deal children with disabilities,

Iimpairment based needs and learnings,

support structures relevant to education system and importance of inclusion in all sectors of life.

All these learnings will help me to better perform my job and can utilise it at any stage of my life to benefit others.

By Stephanie Z

Aug 9, 2021

The course was very informative! I appreciated learning strategies to create an inclusive learning environment for students. I knew a little about disabilties before taking this course but after, I know feel more knowledgeable and can apply the practices and information to better understand students and provide an accessible and equitable education.

By Lenika V

Jun 8, 2020

This course was extremely insightful. As a teacher I feel that this course truly challenged me to see the classroom from the learners' perspective. I am passionate about inclusive education. Because of this fantastic course I feel more confident and better equipped to education learners with disabilities.

By Gelyn M

Dec 26, 2023

The course was very insightful. I took it so that I learn to teach any students, with disabilities, who may come into my class. The course surpassed my expectation. A good course to include in any education degree curriculum from Foudation phase to University teaching diplomas.

By Confidence U

Jul 21, 2020

This course was truly comprehensive in providing the knowledge required by teachers, school administrators and anyone else involved in the educational sector to begin taking steps towards disability inclusion. My appreciation to the team that led the course- Thank you so much!

By Romina G C Z

Mar 15, 2022

It was an absolute eye-opening course! I learned so much from it. I'm just so thankful I came across this course. It made me more aware of the plight of the PWDs, consequently, making me more an advocate for their cause. Thank you, Coursera!

By Ruan H B

Nov 8, 2022

This course is really good if you want to learn the basic foundation of disability inclusion, and well put together. I really learned a lot from this course and taking what I have learned into my own teaching.

By Moloko R R

May 18, 2022

The course is very Educational and it brings opportunities to learners living with disability, to be able to learn and to teachers to be able to teach learners with disability with better understanding.

By Muhammed Y

Jan 12, 2021

çok verimli bir eğitim olduğunu düşünüyorum. özel gereksinimi olan bireylere yönelik çalışmalar arttıkça toplumun kalitesi de artacaktır. bu sizlerin sayesinde olacaktır. teşekkürler.

By ELISA F G

Dec 2, 2021

This course is very complete about disability inclusion in Education. It has helped me a lot in my formation about inclusion and diversity. Thanks!!!

By KOKETSO C M

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

By Nancy L R

Nov 10, 2021

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

By Ayahluma M

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.

By Susan A O

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.

By Darlene A D V N

Feb 15, 2024

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