PED5422 - Inclusive education for children with Special Educational Needs

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

Critically evaluate their responsibilities and those of others in school and outside agencies working with pupils with SEN, in relation to school policies, the Code of Practice and national initiatives. (Q3b) (Q20) (K4) (A2) (R2) (T4)
Analyse how to provide effective personalised provision for pupils with SEN or disability (Q19) (A2)
Demonstrate an awareness of how to promote inclusion when teaching pupils with SEN and reflect on the range of appropriate approaches available. (Q19) (K2) (A2) (R2) (T6)

Content:

The module will consolidate and extend content included in level 1a/b in relation to teaching pupils with SEN and inclusion. Throughout the course they will be required to consider the education of pupils with SEN within the wider context of teaching all pupils effectively. An introduction to teaching gifted and talented pupils will be included, to be followed with more detailed coverage of provision within the context of the mathematics course.

The course includes:
• Role and responsibilities of the teacher, SENCO and other colleagues in school in relation to pupils with SEN and other colleagues in school in relation to pupils with SEN, as outlined in the SEN Code of Practice.
• The role of other professionals in working with pupils with SEN, in particular in relation to less common areas of SEN.
• The use of IEPs, focusing on framing targets and planning provision.
• Communicating with parents and carers. Promoting participation of pupils in meeting their own needs.
• Early identification of needs and methods of monitoring and assessing progress of pupils with SEN.
• To extend knowledge and understanding of a range of specific areas of SEN including EBSD, ADHD, ASD, SLD-dyspraxia, dyslexia & dyscalculia, visual and auditory impairment. An introduction to the teaching of pupils who are gifted and talented.
In relation to each of the above areas, students will be required to be familiar with a range of research findings and Government initiatives and be prepared to critically evaluate their contents and the approaches used in carrying out the research.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Sessions will be a mix of whole group lectures, workshops and small group tutorials. When possible input from guest lecturers from national agencies and partnership schools will be included. The majority of reading materials will be provided at the beginning of the course and supplemented via on-line learning. Students will be required to undertake directed tasks in preparation for sessions.

Lectures/Workshops
Contact hours 40
Number of groups

Assessment: