2023/24 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC2286 Work based practice with SEND learners

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Anita Collins
Email: a.f.collins@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2023/24

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module enables students to demonstrate and develop their knowledge and skills and reflect on experiential learning within a work-based setting with a particular focus on meeting the needs of learners with SEND.

Objectives

To develop the ability to relate theory to practice and critically explore issues and challenges in the workplace

To develop the ability to reflect on and draw knowledge and understanding from experience in the workplace

To develop an understanding of SEND practice, the roles of staff in supporting learners with SEND and how to manage learning activities for SEND learners

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Critically explore issues and challenges relating to SEND practice

2. Identify and demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to undertake and manage learning activities for learners with SEND

3. Identify and demonstrate good practice in working with learners with SEND

4. Reflect upon the roles of staff in supporting learners with SEND

5. Critically reflect on their own role in supporting learning and assisting skilled practitioners at work

Skills outcomes
To develop own practice in working with learners with SEND and managing learning activities for SEND learners

Syllabus

Reflective models and practice

Reflective writing

Experiential learning

Professional Standards for Learning Support practitioners

Roles and responsibilities in the workplace

Roles of staff in SEND support

Good practice in working with SEND learners

SEND practitioner skills and knowledge

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
seminars	4	2.00	8.00
Fieldwork	6	2.00	12.00
Private study hours			180.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student blogs, and tutors will be available via email and TEAMS. There will also be tutorials to monitor progress and formative feedback on drafts.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	Practice observation: Plan for supporting learning (1,000 words indicative)	40.00
Reflective log	Reflective journal: 3,000 words	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 website

Last updated: 03/04/2023

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