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Inclusive Learning Programme Development for Barriers Training

SAQA US 252492 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips learning facilitators, trainers, and curriculum developers with the skills to design and implement inclusive learning programmes that accommodate learners experiencing barriers to learning and development. It addresses the identification of barriers, adaptation of learning materials, and creation of supportive learning environments to ensure equitable participation and success for all learners.

Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and analyse barriers to learning and development in diverse learner groups
  • Design inclusive learning programmes that accommodate various barriers to learning
  • Adapt learning materials and assessment methods to meet individual learner needs
  • Implement inclusive learning strategies to enable full participation of all learners
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of inclusive learning interventions and make adjustments
  • Demonstrate understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and frameworks supporting inclusive education

Target Audience

This course is intended for trainers, facilitators, curriculum developers, and education practitioners involved in designing or delivering learning programmes in corporate, vocational, or adult education settings.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Inclusive Education and Legislation

Objectives:
• Understand the South African policy framework for inclusive education.
• Identify barriers to learning and participation.
• Explain the role of the SAQA unit standard 252492.
• Recognise the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Topics:
• Introduction to inclusive education and the South African context.
• Overview of relevant legislation (White Paper 6, Constitution, SAQA).
• Defining barriers to learning: intrinsic, extrinsic, and systemic.
• Principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
• Ethical considerations in inclusive programme development.
• Role of the training practitioner in barrier-free learning.

Day 2: Identifying and Analysing Barriers to Learning

Objectives:
• Conduct a barrier analysis for diverse learner groups.
• Differentiate between different types of barriers.
• Use assessment tools to identify learner needs.
• Develop learner profiles to inform programme design.

Topics:
• Types of barriers: physical, sensory, cognitive, emotional, cultural, and socio-economic.
• Methods for identifying barriers: observation, interviews, questionnaires.
• Analysing barriers in relation to learning outcomes.
• Case studies: real-world examples of barriers in South African settings.
• Tools for documenting and reporting barrier analysis.

Day 3: Designing Inclusive Learning Programmes – Principles and Frameworks

Objectives:
• Apply UDL principles to programme design.
• Structure learning programmes to accommodate diverse needs.
• Select appropriate learning methodologies for inclusivity.
• Create flexible learning pathways.

Topics:
• UDL guidelines: multiple means of representation, expression, and engagement.
• Differentiated instruction techniques.
• Scaffolding and tiered assignments.
• Designing for accessibility: materials, language, and media.
• Incorporating assistive technologies.
• Collaborative and cooperative learning strategies.

Day 4: Developing Inclusive Learning Materials and Assessments

Objectives:
• Adapt existing learning materials to be inclusive.
• Design alternative assessment methods.
• Ensure assessments are fair and valid for all learners.
• Use technology to enhance accessibility.

Topics:
• Principles of accessible document design.
• Creating alternative formats (Braille, audio, large print, digital).
• Designing flexible assessments: portfolios, oral assessments, practical tasks.
• Using rubrics and criteria for fair evaluation.
• Assistive technologies for assessment.
• Evaluating material effectiveness through learner feedback.

Day 5: Facilitating Inclusive Learning Environments

Objectives:
• Create a supportive and inclusive classroom climate.
• Manage diverse learner needs during facilitation.
• Use inclusive communication strategies.
• Address challenging behaviours in a supportive way.

Topics:
• Establishing ground rules and a culture of respect.
• Inclusive facilitation techniques: varied pacing, check-ins, peer support.
• Communicating with learners with different needs.
• Managing group dynamics and promoting participation.
• De-escalation strategies and positive behaviour support.
• Referral pathways for additional support.

Day 6: Evaluating and Improving Inclusive Programmes

Objectives:
• Develop evaluation criteria for inclusivity.
• Collect and analyse data on programme effectiveness.
• Use feedback to make continuous improvements.
• Document lessons learned for future iterations.

Topics:
• Evaluation models for inclusive programmes.
• Developing inclusive evaluation tools (surveys, focus groups).
• Analysing data to identify gaps and successes.
• Action planning for programme refinement.
• Reporting on inclusivity outcomes.
• Case studies: successful inclusive programme improvements.

Day 7: Integration, Portfolio, and Action Planning

Objectives:
• Integrate all course components into a coherent inclusive programme.
• Develop a personal action plan for implementation.
• Present a draft inclusive learning programme for peer review.
• Reflect on personal learning and professional growth.

Topics:
• Consolidation of key concepts.
• Drafting an inclusive learning programme for a specific context.
• Peer review and feedback sessions.
• Action planning for workplace implementation.
• Resources and networks for ongoing support.
• Course evaluation and certification.

Practicals

21 hours of practicals To be conducted online or on-campus or in-house
Overview

Practical sessions allow learners to apply inclusive design principles by adapting real learning materials, facilitating inclusive activities, and conducting barrier analyses. These hands-on exercises ensure learners can translate theory into practice in their own training contexts.

Practical Activities
  • Barrier Analysis Simulation — Learners conduct a simulated barrier analysis on a sample learner profile, identifying barriers and recommending accommodations. (4h)
  • Adapting Learning Materials — Learners take a standard training handout and adapt it into multiple accessible formats (e.g., simplified text, audio script, large print). (6h)
  • Facilitating an Inclusive Activity — In small groups, learners facilitate a 20-minute inclusive learning activity for peers, incorporating differentiation and accessibility strategies. (5h)
  • Designing an Inclusive Assessment — Learners develop an alternative assessment for a given learning outcome, including scoring criteria and accommodations. (4h)
  • Programme Blueprint Presentation — Learners present a draft inclusive learning programme blueprint to peers for feedback, covering design, materials, and assessment. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) 100% 30%
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 50%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Practicals 30% + Daily Average 20% + Final Test 50%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates Discount
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10 6% off
15 9% off
20 12% off
25 15% off
30 18% off
50 30% off
75 35% off
100 40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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