Undergraduate Course: Additional Support for Learning: Inclusive Approaches (EDUA10082)
Course Outline
| School |
Moray House School of Education |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Education |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course examines the literature and research relating to the provision of appropriate educational experiences for a range of pupils considered to have additional support needs. The notion of the inclusive school and the inter-relational aspects which contribute to success for all will be discussed. The course will focus, in particular, on the provision of effective support through the formation of partnerships with other professionals and collaboration with external agencies. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
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Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| No Classes have been defined for this Course |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
- undertake a critical analysis of the theory, debates and practices in relation to provision for the full continuum of learners' needs;
- reflect on their experiences gained during practice placements and review their own and the schools' responses to individual needs;
- select approaches which empower pupils, enhance their performance and enable them to participate as equals in a supportive class and school community;
- demonstrate their ability to form partnerships with the extended pupil support network to meet the individual needs of pupils. |
Assessment Information
Part A: Presentation (50% of final mark)
Students will select an example of an additional support need for intensive study. They will offer a powerpoint presentation of nine slides to a small group of students to demonstrate:
! an understanding of the nature of difficulty experienced by pupils
! the implications for learning
! an outline of appropriate inclusive support approaches and learning
strategies
Part B: Assignment (50% of final mark)
A final report of 2,000 words should be submitted for assessment. Students will be required to show evidence of critical thinking on the theories, issues and debates underpinning current appreciation of the field of additional support needs and the implications for class teachers.
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| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Ms Pamela Deponio
Tel: (0131 6)51 6232
Email: Pamela.Deponio@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Elena Novo Cabana
Tel: (0131 6)51 6012
Email: elena.novocabana@ed.ac.uk |
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