The Right to Education: Breaking Down the Barriers
- Course provided by Future Learn
- Study type: Online
- Starts: Anytime
- Price: Free
Course Description
Find out how to ensure inclusion and equity in education
Number 4 on the the UN’s list of global universal sustainable development goals (SDG) is “Ensure inclusive and quality education for all and promote lifelong learning”. Despite this, 59 million primary-school age children were out of school in 2013. So, does education for all, really mean all? What are the barriers to participating in education? How do you include “all” in the classroom? This online course will answer these and other questions, and help you join the movement to get children the world over into education.
What topics will you cover?
- Key international documentation and legislation
- School systems and structures and how they support learning
- Main barriers to participation of marginalised groups of learners
- Practical examples of how teachers and schools are developing inclusive practice
- Developing inclusive pedagogy
When would you like to start?
Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.
Available now
Who is the course for?
There are no prior requirements to join this course.
While the Educators themselves aren’t available to facilitate this run, we encourage you to engage with other learners and there are opportunities to do this throughout the course.
Who developed the course?
The University of Glasgow
Founded in 1451, the University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is a member of the prestigious Russell Group of leading UK research universities.
Established
1451Location
Glasgow, Scotland, UKWorld ranking
Top 70Source: QS World University Rankings 2020