EDUC3629 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Numeracy, Victimisation, Australian Curriculum
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There are many policies and legal acts that teachers must be aware of and comply with when teaching in schools. In regards to special education, teachers should be familiar with the following: Equal opportunity act 1984 (in an abbreviated version see website for full version) They also do not apply if the enrolment of the student would cause the school unjustifiable hardship (facilities and services not otherwise needed, financial) Unesco - salamanca statement and framework for action the salamanca statement in 1994 proclaims that all children: Have unique characteristics, interests, abilities and learning needs, Should have education systems that take into account this wide diversity. Should attend regular schools that combat discriminatory attitudes, create welcoming communities, build an inclusive society and achieve education for all. (apadted from the. 1 year of free and compulsory pre-primary education free and compulsory basic education of at least 9 years.
