Subject Code & Title :- EDF5780 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
Assessment task 1: Reflective portfolio
Word Count :- 2000 words equivalent 50%)
EDF5780 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Assignment – AU.

This task aligns with unit learning outcomes : 1, 2, and 3

1.identify contemporary trends issues and policies shaping the state of inclusive educational environment and the social political economic cultural and historical issues surrounding inclusive education

2.document and articulate evidence of pedagogical and systemic approaches which support diversity inclusion and participation to create inclusive environment

3.engage with and evaluate the perspectives and contemporary issues facing inclusive educators

4.demonstrate appropriate application of inclusive practices in developing a case study of a socio- ecological issue of relevance in the field of inclusive education.

Details of task: The purpose of Assignment 1 is to
· facilitate the development of your research skills by researching relevant literature related to a chosen issue or contemporary debate in inclusive education
· support you to document and articulate evidence to position and discuss the implications of the issue
or contemporary debate on student’s full participation and learning.
· engage with and critically evaluate research and analyse relevant literature in terms of how the issue or
contemporary debate you have selected impacts on educator and/or students in inclusive classrooms.

Assignment 1 is designed to be completed in two parts.

Title of report – select your own title which reflects the content of your essay

Choose an issue or contemporary debate in the field of inclusive education briefly outline the issue or debate and provide a brief summary of both sides and your position in relation to the topic.

Draw on a personal experience and your readings to position the argument in relation to one issue or
contemporary debate in inclusive education

Part 1 must capture readers’ attention and introduce the position you are taking in relation to an issue
or contemporary debate in your essay (consider referencing policy documents and journal articles in this
section)

EDF5780 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Assignment – AU.

Part II
Research 5 academic articles related to the issue or contemporary debate in the field of inclusive education in English and present them as an annotated bibliography (1500 words [+ or – 10%]).

The following headings may help you to structure the contents of the annotated bibliography:

· a brief summary of the article’s content
· methods and rationale used for searching and writing the literature review
· key findings from the research literature organised under subheadings
· a brief reflection/synthesis on the implications of the articles and how they contribute to or refute your
overall position Academic writing and references (20%):
· Language used including grammar, spelling and expression.
· Clarity and logic of writing, structure and communication style.
· Use of respectful language.
· Use of APA style for citations and referencing

EDF5780 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments Assignment – AU.

References are not counted in the word count and all references need to be situated in a reference list at the end of the document