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Undergraduate Course: Additional Support for Learning: Inclusive Approaches (EDUA10082)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEducation Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThis 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements Qualifications required for the B.Ed. (Hons.) Primary and normally completion of years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate programme
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesQualifications required for the B.Ed. (Hons.) Primary and normally completion of years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate programme
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  27
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 27, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 169 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
No Exam Information
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.
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
Academic description Not entered
Syllabus Not entered
Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
Study Pattern Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserMs Pamela Deponio
Tel: (0131 6)51 6232
Email: Pamela.Deponio@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMrs Lyndsey Black
Tel:
Email: lblack2@exseed.ed.ac.uk
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