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SEN2001 – Current Issues and Developments in Inclusive Policy and Practice
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Adam Chapman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Students should have passed SEN1004 and/or SEN1002
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: WBLFF - Current Issues And Developments In Inclusive Policy And Practice (Work Based Learning) (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% WBL - Current Issues And Developments In Inclusive Policy And Practice (Work Based Learning), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to explore current issues and developments in inclusive policy and practice from the perspective of multi-agency approaches involving initiatives within education, health & social care and community settings. This includes the examination of developments undertaken across the state, voluntary and independent sectors and how these link to the role of practitioners. The module typically involves work-based learning to facilitate critical reflection on a practitioner's role within the inclusive field.
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SEN2002 – Comparative and International Studies in SEN and Inclusion
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Brenna Farrow
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Comparative And International Studies In Sen And Inclusion, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Comparative And International Studies In Sen And Inclusion (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Inclusive Studies In Special Educational Needs, Disability & Diversity (With Foundation Study);
Description: The major theme for this module is the development of approaches to SEN and inclusion across different countries. The differences and similarities towards inclusion are explored, and comparisons of educational systems, policies and practices from an international perspective are made. The rationale for study is to understand and appreciate how systems and approaches to inclusion develop, how SEN and disabilities are defined and supported within different country contexts, and the factors that impact on the development of support. The various historical, economic, political, social and cultural influences upon policies, practices and attitudes towards SEN, disability and inclusion are reflected upon. Current comparative research studies in SEN and Inclusion are identified, in addition to the study of specific countries that are representative of different stages of progress toward inclusive policies and practices.
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SEN2007 – Perspectives on Sensory and/or Physical Needs
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Brenna Farrow
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Perspectives On Sensory And/Or Physical Needs, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Perspectives On Sensory And/Or Physical Needs (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: Students undertaking this module will study the broad nature of sensory and/or physical difficulties including visual impairment, hearing impairment and multisensory impairment. Work based learning is utilized to support reflection on module themes. Specific areas of study include identification and characteristics including early identification, assessment strategies and intervention including current theoretical perspectives and work based learning. Students will consider issues of accessibility and audits of environments to support inclusion from childhood to adulthood.
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SEN2008 – Perspectives on Communication and Interaction Difficulties
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Tereza Aidonopoulou
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Perspectives On Communication And Interaction Difficulties (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Perspectives On Communication And Interaction Difficulties, Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module studies the nature of communication and interaction difficulties (including speech and language difficulties and autism) and the implications for individuals during the early years, through childhood into adulthood. The historical development of knowledge and understanding of communication and interaction difficulties is explored in order to gain an appreciation of current theoretical perspectives. Key areas of difficulty are explored which inform diagnostic criteria and other characteristics accepted as a feature of the autism spectrum and other communication and interaction difficulties. A range of approaches to meeting communication and interaction needs will be considered.
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SEN2009 – Perspectives on Cognition and Learning Needs
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Una Lodge
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Perspectives On Cognition And Learning Needs, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Perspectives On Cognition And Learning Needs (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: This module studies the broad nature of cognition and learning needs (including specific learning difficulties) and the implications for individuals from childhood into adulthood. Critical reflection by students upon theoretical understanding and intervention strategies in practice will typically involve work based learning.
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SEN2010 – Perspectives on Social Emotional and Mental Health
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Ms Korrin Smith-Whitehouse
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Perspectives On Social Emotional And Mental Health, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Perspectives On Social Emotional And Mental Health (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is the study of the diverse nature of social, emotional and behavioural aspects of development through childhood and adolescence into adulthood. The module will explore perspectives on Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), and strategies and interventions to support individuals experiencing SEMH difficulties.
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SEN2012 – Inclusive Practice – Placement B
Field: SEN AND INCLUSION
Co-ordinator: Adam Chapman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: Students should have passed SEN1025
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Inclusive Practice - Placement B (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Inclusive Practice - Placement B, Coursework: 100%
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Description: The purpose of this module is to explore multi-agency working, current legislation and reflective practice around professional standards. This module provides students with placement experiences and engagement with Changemaker which provides opportunities to develop as a professional through critical reflection on a practitioner's role within the inclusive field.