2022/23 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EDUC5610M Special Educational Needs: Inclusive Approaches

30 creditsClass Size: 35

Module manager: Dr Paula Clarke
Email: p.j.clarke@education.leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2022/23

Module replaces

EDUC 5804M and EDUC 5808M

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

There is a global trend towards inclusive education for pupils with special educational need and disability (SEND). This module provides you with an opportunity to examine the principles, policies, research and practices linked to inclusive education for learners with SEND. You will study alongside students from many countries, some of whom are experienced in this aspect of education. The module is taught using a combination of lectures, student-led activities and visits to educational settings.

Objectives

The module objectives are to:

- provide an overview of international/national issues in special education, particularly those surrounding integration and inclusion;
- enhance their understanding of the links between research, principles, policy, legislation and practice
- enhance their understanding of the nature and range of special educational needs (and disability)
- enhance their understanding of the principles of an inclusive framework for provision to meet these needs;
- extend their understanding of the principles involved in the cycle of assessment, decision making and review, and in the involvement of pupils, parents and other professionals in this process.

Learning outcomes
The students develop:
- an overview of the principles of research, policy and practice related to SEN(D)
- an understanding of inclusion as having both local and gloval dimension;
- an awareness of the sources of data, information and guidance related to SEN(D) and inclusion; and
- their criticality.

Syllabus

Key concepts definitions and terminology related to Inclusive Education
Global agendas, human rights and legislative context (including England and UK)
Ecological framework and holistic approaches
Models of inclusion and contexts of inclusive education
Pupil voice, participation, choice and opportunities
The roles and perspectives of parents, families, friends and peers in inclusive education
Professionals involved in inclusive provision: roles and training opportunities
The importance of partnership working, facilitating communication and sharing perspectives
Indirect influences on inclusive education: Economic, political, environmental and media
Promoting inclusion within society
Revision and synthesis of key themes

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lecture	11	2.00	22.00
Tutorial	2	0.50	1.00
Independent online learning hours			22.00
Private study hours			255.00
Total Contact hours			23.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

Online learning: There is an emphasis within the module of the global nature of inclusion. Therefore each session signposts online materials which illustrate this. Students are encouraged to extend their research beyond these sources.

Private study: In small groups the students create presentations (approx. 15 mins) about inclusion in different countries and contexts. There is a substantial reading list on the VLE which reflects both the international composition of the cohort and the range of educational settings the students work in.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

There are three scheduled formative tasks for which peer and tutor feedback is provided (a written summary of a topic, a wiki page critical review and a group presentation.
Tutorials are available in relation to both the overall content of the module and the assignment. These may be face to face or online depending on the circumstances of the student.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	1 x 6000 words	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Due to COVID-19, teaching and assessment activities are being kept under review - see module enrolment pages for information. Alternative assessment 1 x 3000 Word Essay (50%) 1 x 15-minute Oral Presentation (50%)

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2022 15:28:42

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