The module considers the broad universal-specialist dimension and how this fits in inclusive educational practice. Key areas of curriculum, teaching strategy, educator knowledge, assessment and educational placement are broadly mapped. Students are presented with analyses and evidence in relation to different SEND groupings as example case studies (as conceptualised in many educational systems), e.g. Autism, dyslexia, hearing impairment / deafness, emotional and behavioural difficulties, MSI, PMLD, SLD, vision impairment. The analyses form introductions to key aspects of these different groups (in relation to curriculum, pedagogy and educator knowledge), which also provides examples of broader inclusion debates, dilemmas, positions and solutions.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to:
demonstrate a coherent and critical understanding of key debates around inclusive education and special educational needs in relation to curriculum, teaching strategy, and educator knowledge
show critical awareness and application of inclusion debates to different specific SEND groupings.
demonstrate understanding of the definitions and history of several example SEND groupings.
demonstrate how different SENDs are associated with individuals’ learning and development (and how the causal direction of these associations is debated)
apply this learning to their own professional, practical and/or policy context, and be able to critically analyse approaches and decisions in relation to curriculum, teaching strategy, and educator knowledge in relation to SEND
Assessment
38109-01 : 3000 Word Essay : Coursework (75%)
38109-02 : 1000 Word Case Study : Coursework (25%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment:
There are two components:
(i) 3,000-word Essay (75%)
(ii) 1,000-word Case Study (25%)
Reassessment:
In the event of a fail grade based upon weighted average across the two assessed components, only the failed component(s) will need to be re-submitted for reassessment
