PED164 Inclusive Education from a Special Education Perspective: An Introduction to Policy and Practice (Spring 2026)
- ECTS Credits:
- 2.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Saga Pardede
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- ½ year
Table of contents
The course is connected to the following study programs
Teaching language
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
1. Define and explain the concepts of inclusive education and special education and their historical evolution.
2. Identify and analyze systemic, attitudinal, including stigma and policy-related barriers.
3. Reflect on the role of bias, personal/societal attitudes, and ableism affecting participation and belonging to inclusive education.
4. Discuss relevant policies that support or hinder inclusive education (e.g., evaluate international and national inclusive education policies).
5. Apply inclusive education theories to real-world and group-based scenarios
6. Collaborate on a group presentation that integrates theory and practice.
Contents
This interactive micro-course will introduce students to the fundamentals of principles and practices of inclusive education and its relationship with special education. Through a combination of asynchronous content and synchronous discussions, students will explore key concepts, engage with critical ideas and issues, and examine on the historical development, current challenges, and policies surrounding inclusive education.
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of inclusive education and reflect on their own values and practices, and explore practical solutions and strategies that can be integrated into professional and social practices.