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Module Title LM Inclusive Practice with Children and Young People with Sensory Impairments
SchoolSchool of Education
Department Disab, Inclusion & Spec Needs
Module Code 11 39144
Module Lead Rachel Hewitt
Level Masters Level
Credits 20
Semester
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-3 hours
Seminar-5 hours
Guided independent study-192 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description This module aims to develop student understanding of the inclusion of children and young people with sensory impairment in a range of educational settings and wider society. It aims to increase the understanding of the nature of the relationship between the sensory impairments and the communicative and environmental difficulties associated with these conditions and how to meet the needs of those individuals.

The aims of the module are to:
  • To study a range of sensory impairments (hearing, vision, multisensory) which give rise to and/or are associated with delays and disorders in individuals form 0-25 years of age
  • To gain an understanding of the underlying pathology of sensory impairments
  • To gain an understanding of the nature of the relationship between these impairments and the communicative, mobility, environmental difficulties associated with these conditions
  • To study a range of approaches for the inclusion of children and young people with sensory impairment in a range of educational settings and wider society.
  • Provide information on the range of support needed for children, young people and their families.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Understand the impact of sensory impairments on a range of aspects of children’s development
  • Understand nature of the relationship between these impairments and the communicative, mobility, environmental difficulties associated with these conditions
  • Understand the different needs of learners with sensory impairments
  • Understand the range of approaches for the inclusion of children and young people with sensory impairment in a range of educational and social settings.
Assessment 39144-01 : 4000 Word Essay : Coursework (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:

4,000-word essay (100%)

Reassessment:

Reassessment of the failed component.
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