Course Topics
The course will cover the following topics: - Fundamental theoretical principles of inclusive education - A brief history of inclusive education - Inclusion legislation in Italy: main references and their practical implications - Recognising SEN and implementing inclusive teaching strategies - Designing Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) and Personalised Teaching Plans (PTPs) - Making teaching inclusive for all: differentiated teaching according to Universal Design for Learning (UDL). - Reflective tools to support teaching professionalism

Teaching format
Lectures, discussions, and group work

Educational objectives
At the end of the course, students will have to demonstrate that they possess the necessary knowledge to critically address issues relating to disability and, more generally, to human diversity in its many facets. They will also have to demonstrate that they are able to apply the knowledge they have learnt to carry out educational planning from an inclusive perspective, which takes into account the needs of the individual in relation to the context to which they belong. A. To know, understand, critically argue the main conceptual, cultural, ethical and political dimensions and approaches of Inclusive Education. B. To know, understand and be able to critically analyse, apply the acquired knowledge and the main current normative and organisational-institutional structures in the field of educational and social inclusion. C. To know, understand and apply some of the main inclusive teaching approaches and strategies to concrete situations.

Assessment
Midterm assessments, supplementary final written exam as a review of the course experience and/or content.

Evaluation criteria
Assignment of a single final grade. For the written exam, the following are considered and evaluated: relevance, clarity of argumentation, critical analysis skills, ability to rework, reflection, etc.