Program Description

The Inclusive Educator Certificate program offers both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to empower educators to first identify common barriers for diverse learner populations and then make changes to their teaching and course designs to create more inclusive learning environments. Participants will develop an understanding of foundational curriculum and learning theories and reflect on the role of instructors and students and their own beliefs about the purpose of education. Taking an intersectional approach to inclusive teaching practices, they will consider different understandings of disability and social exclusion. Drawing on accessible design, universal design, culturally relevant pedagogy, trauma informed pedagogy and other inclusive education frameworks, participants will examine and refine their own inclusive teaching practices with consideration of their specific educational context. The certificate is designed to embody principles of inclusive teaching and provides opportunities for reflection, community-building with peers, and authentic application of key concepts.

Learning outcomes:

• Identify their own professional development goals, directions or priorities for designing inclusive learning environments.
• Plan for their initial and/or continuing professional development related to inclusive pedagogy. 
• Undertake appropriate professional development activities as they pertain to inclusive education. 
• Use a variety of methods for evaluating their teaching 
• Inform their practice with relevant inclusive strategy, policy and quality considerations. 
• Use a range of methods of teaching and supporting learning, assessment, and feedback, appropriate to diverse learners, subjects and contexts, including the use of appropriate technologies. 
• Contribute to the design, planning and evaluation of course, modules or programs to include diverse perspectives and provide for diverse access needs within the classroom.
• Create a safe, accessible, and culturally responsive learning environment that includes student support and guidance.

SEDA Accreditation

This certificate is pending accreditation with the Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) for the SEDA-PDF Learning, Teaching and Assessing Award. Upon completion of this certificate, you will be entitled to refer to yourself as a SEDA Recognized Teacher.

Courses

Compulsory (4 required)

• AETC 100: Foundations of Inclusive Teaching
• IEC 101: Inclusive Curriculum Design
• IEC 102: Accessible Education Practices
• IEC 103: Holistic Education Practices

How to Register

You are required to register for each individual course included in a CE program. You can register for a course by selecting it and following the instructions in the “How to Register” box.

Fees

Each CE program is comprised of a series of courses which may all have different fees. You are required to register for each course individually and pay the associated fees. Once you select the course, the fee is displayed in the “How to Register” box.

Contact Information

Humber Continuous Professional Learning Liberal Arts & Sciences
cplliberalarts@humber.ca
416.675.6622 ext. 4554

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