Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education & Training (P.Grad.Cert)

Overview

Course Overview

The Postgraduate Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training provides opportunities for participants to develop professional understanding and knowledge through study, practice, and critical reflection on their experiences as a Further Education and Training (FET) teacher. It is designed to help participants develop innovative professional ideas and practice to support learners with diverse educational needs in a range of settings. It will allow participants to explore the theoretical factors underpinning policy and practice in the areas of diversity and inclusion and apply course knowledge and skills to their professional practice. It will enable participants to reflect critically on their professional role, practice, and context to evaluate and improve future teaching and learning.

Is This Course For Me?

Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training should be studied by anyone who works in the field of education and training, such as teachers, trainers, administrators, and other professionals.

Career Opportunities

Our graduates have pursued careers as academic researchers, practitioners in disability services support and management, policy and project analysts, disability advocates, inclusion practitioners and inclusive educators.

Course Structure

The Framework Masters in Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training is made up of:

Postgraduate Certificate in Diversity and Inclusion, which takes one year to complete part-time and comprises 30 ECTS. There are three modules in total each with face-to-face and online components.

Diploma in Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training (year 2, comprising 30 ECTS). There are three modules in total each with face-to-face and online components.

Masters in Diversity and Inclusion in Further Education and Training (year 3, comprising 30 ECTS). Students undertake a research dissertation.

Programme Aims

• Evaluate key theory and knowledge in relation to students with diverse educational needs in a range of FET settings;
• Analyse the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and evaluate its potential to create a more inclusive environment for every student;
• Assess principles of inclusion and diversity to teaching, learning and assessment practice that meet the professional standards of FET practitioners;
• Engage in a professional dialogue with peers in the areas of diversity and inclusion that cultivates a continuous professional learning culture within the FET sector.

Course Content

This programme responds to a clearly identified need in the professional development of practitioners across the Further Education and Training (FET) sector. Historically, FET has been underserved in terms of sector-specific professional learning opportunities, particularly in relation to diversity and inclusion. The course was founded through collaboration between the School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, and City of Dublin ETB, drawing on shared expertise in research, policy, and practice. Building on this foundation, the programme has been designed to be relevant to practitioners working across a wide range of FET contexts and is open to staff from ETBs nationally, as well as private and community education providers. Delivery is led by staff from Trinity, with contributions from experienced FET practitioners.

Modules include: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Inclusive Classroom Practices through a UDL lens; and Speaking to Diversity.

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