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2013/14 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
EDUC5831M Special Needs Coordination 2a
30 credits
Module manager: Dr Susan Pearson
Email: s.e.pearson@education.leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2013/14
Pre-requisite qualifications
Qualified Teacher Status and completion of induction period.This module is mutually exclusive with
| EDUC5833M | Special Needs Coordination 2b |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- demonstrate an understanding of the concept and nature of the role of SENCO;
- relate the role to creating whole school, group and individual approaches to pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities;
- demonstrate confidence with the elements of the National Standards for SENCOs.
Learning outcomes
- Knowledge of the National Standards for SENCOs.
- Knowledge in relation to the most common forms of special educational needs.
- Knowledge of approaches to strategic management and leadership.
- Knowledge of sources of support and advice.
- Ability to collect and analyse data and use it to provide advice and support to colleagues.
Syllabus
This module comprises taught coursework and structured activities in school supported by seminars and tutorials.
1. Developing, using monitoring and evaluating systems of identification and assessment.
2. Knowledge of the most common forms of special educational needs.
3. Using evidence about teaching, learning and assessment in relation to pupils with SEN to inform practice.
4. Strategic planning, budget management and use of recourses in line with best value principles.
5. Working in partnership with pupils, families and other professionals.
6. Considering and planning for the continuing professional development needs of the SENCO and of school-based colleagues.
7. Recognise the value of action planning.
8. Awareness of practices in other schools and/or educational settings.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 8 | 3.00 | 24.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 2.00 | 6.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 40.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 230.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 30.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
5 hours reading and preparation for each session = 40 hours.5 hours per session school-based activities = 40 hours.
This module is concerned with developing a critical review of their schools provision for pupils with special educational needs, with an emphasis on the most common difficulties. The review will need to take into account the perspectives of various stakeholders and will include the development of an action plan to enhance the provision in the school. 50 hours are allocated to this activity.
The completion of the portfolio is allocated 70 hours.
Visits to other school or educational settings is allocated 30 hours. Where the students are able to demonstrate the outcomes of a particular session, they can substitute a further visit to a school or educational setting.
As part of the Inclusion Development Programme provided by the DCSF, there are a range of on-line materials. It is expected that all the students will access these and consider their relevance to their professional situation.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
A visit by staff from either the university or the LA will be made to the course participant in their school at the end of the module. The format of the visit will normally involve meeting the course participant and their line manager.- The LA personnel will have a role in providing in-school support.
- A document providing guidance about roles and responsibilities of the LA, the HEI, the school and the participant will clarify expectations.
- The equivalent of three 2-hour tutorials will be available for each student.
- All course participants will have an academic tutor.
- All students will have access to the full range of university-based support and guidance.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Portfolio | Based on the National Senco Standards | 40.00 |
| Essay | 6,000 word | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 07/05/2014
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