CYP6142 - SEN and Disability

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Evaluate issues arising from the identification of individual needs;
Examine issues of early identification of particular needs and the involvement of key personnel, in the context of key legislation and policy;
Appraise theory related to child development and SEN conditions and how different practices may impact on inclusion; Plan for the inclusion of diverse needs of young children.

Content:

This module develops the students’ understanding of child development and how it applies to the issues of SEN and Disability.

Key themes include:
• How professionals and parents can identify early needs and support methods used;
• The impact of SEN and Disability on an individual child’s development and learning;
• Diversity issues such as bilingualism, giftedness, ethnic diversity and disability;
• Planning for the inclusion of a range of children in an early years setting;
• ADHD, Asperger’s and autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia;
• Physical impairments;
• Behavioural and social/emotional disorders;
• Relevant legislation, policies and practices, e.g. the Support and Aspiration green paper.

Learning and Teaching Information:

This module will be taught using a mixture of lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, some of which will be student-led. Students could be expected to prepare for the sessions by reading set texts and completion of tasks set in class or via the VLE and will be expected to take part in a wide range of learning activities.

Students may be required to prepare and present brief presentations as the basis for discussion in seminars or workshops. Formative assessment opportunities will be integrated into the taught sessions and include peer, group and self-assessment.

Lectures, seminars and workshops
Hours: 27
Intended Group size: Cohort

On-line support and small group tutorials
Hours: 1 (min)
Intended Group size: 6-10

Guided independent study
Hours: 172

Further details relating to assessment
The portfolio will include a range of tasks including case study evidence and planning documentation outlining differentiation; each piece of work will include underpinning theoretical, curricular and practice knowledge. Deadlines are negotiated with students. Guidance will be given during taught sessions and further information will be included in the Module Handbook and assessment task sheet.

Assessment: