Topic > Disability and the importance of diversity in education

In particular, the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth Attorney General's Department, 2005) state that "the education provider must make reasonable provision to ensure that the course or program is designed so that the student, or any student with a disability, is able to participate in learning experiences... in the same way as a student without a disability and without experiencing discrimination' This particularly highlights the importance of promoting inclusion within schools. Increasing student diversity is also a contributing factor to inclusive education to its very diverse range of students with different cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and socio-economic status. Consequently, I will have to be extremely prepared in the classroom to promote an inclusive learning environment for students and thus engage them in supporting high learning outcomes. With the growing awareness of students with disabilities and special needs, it is therefore important for me as a teacher to be aware of potential learning differences