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Foundation Degree Learning and Teaching (Special Educational Needs and Disability)

Year 3

(Award available for year: Foundation Degree)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the year/programme students should have provided evidence of being able to:
- demonstrate a broad and critical understanding of the concepts, information, practical competencies and techniques which are associated with the theory and practice of learning and teaching and of support for learners with SEND with particular reference to:
- understanding of a range of perspectives on the nature of SEND and approaches to inclusive educational practice in different settings;
- knowledge of SEND-related legislation and its impact on educational provision and processes;
- appreciation of the range of SEND and of the approaches used in practice to promote effective learning;
- Understanding of the broader educational context which impacts upon provision for SEND;
- evaluate the relationship between organisational guidance and the ethics of professional practice and manage ethical issues associated with the conduct of an independent project;
- reflect critically on the global dimensions of their professional practice and on the ways in which they address different cultural norms in their professional practice;
- apply generic and subject specific intellectual qualities within relevant professional settings as an informed and reflective practitioner;
- appreciate and employ the main methods of enquiry in the subject and critically evaluate their appropriateness in professional settings;
- use a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information;
- adhere to professional and disciplinary boundaries;
- effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis in a variety of forms;
- Demonstrate the correct use of standard English including grammar, punctuation and spelling

Transferable (key) skills

Students will have had the opportunity to acquire, as defined in the modules specified for the programme:
- qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment in supporting learners, including those with SEND, in a range of professional contexts
- skills necessary for the exercising of professional responsibility in supporting learners, including those with SEND
- skills necessary for the communication of information in a variety of formats, including the use of technology

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of professional knowledge and competencies to typical situations (including those that demonstrate complex needs) and to relatively straightforward untypical situations;
- demonstrating the ability to engage in critical dialogue between theory and professional practice;
- use of a range of formats for assessment that demonstrate skills of effective communication for both academic and professional settings;
- encouragement to explore new ideas and to test, evaluate and criticise received opinion.

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