Course Syllabus
Creating Disability-Inclusive Science Learning Environments
This course is designed for educators who are curious about the intersections of culture, science and disability. Educators are invited to explore tools and opportunities to help expand inclusive science practices for K-12 students with disabilities. Topics include tactile science manipulatives, audio description, accessibility features of digital tools, and more.
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Identify opportunities to strengthen connections between science and students with disabilities
- Identify scientists with disabilities, and incorporate them as role models
- Discover tools and technology to create accessible and inclusive content
- Recognize Ontario’s accessibility standards and the government’s current process to develop new accessibility standards
- Review resources available to continue your learning journey
Format
This course is self-paced. To obtain your completion badge for this course, you will have to complete a self-reflection.
Grade Level
This course is suitable for educators teaching Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Estimate Duration
This course should take you 3 hours to complete.
Earn your badge
You will have to complete a self-reflection and final survey to receive your digital badge. This badge can be added to your professional portfolio. Completion of this course counts towards the requirements for the Learning Pathway: Globally Connected.
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