MA Inclusive Special Education

Communication and Interaction

This module aims to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the range of speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) experienced by children and young people.

You will critically examine the latest research and legislation on the education of children and young people who have a speech, language, communication difficulties and evaluate the range of educational and therapeutic interventions that are currently being used in schools and settings.

You will gain knowledge and understanding of the links between research and educational practice by designing an approach, intervention or tool for use in an education setting or school which could be used to support the inclusion of children or young people with speech, language and communication needs (SLCNs).

Exploring Inclusive Pedagogy

In this module you will critically examine the concepts of inclusion in education and how special  educational needs and disability is positioned within different establishments and phases of education.

There will be debate on the moral, social and educational implications for different types of inclusive provision and a critical examination of policies and practices that promote pupil voice, partnership with families and multiagency collaboration.

You will gain an understanding of the value and purposes of inclusive and participatory approaches to research to inform and change practice.

Engaging Learners With Complex Needs

In this module you will develop knowledge of a range of complex medical, developmental and psychological difficulties and how they affect learning and development.

You will critically evaluate teaching and learning strategies and alternative provision that supports pupils’ access to the curriculum through research, and examine motivational and psychological theories linked to early attachment needs and the development of resilience in the classroom.

You will also explore the therapeutic role of the creative arts to support personalisation and pupil wellbeing.

Autism Education: Advances in Teaching and Learning

This module has been designed for those who wish to gain accreditation and specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults with autism.

Through critical debate, theory and research this module aims to explore current understanding about teaching pupils and adults on the autism spectrum across the age range (0 – 25 years) and evaluate approaches to teaching and learning that promote inclusive practice.

You will be encouraged to develop your knowledge and skills by relating your professional experience and assignments to your workplace practice, gaining insights into the diversity of individual’s experiences in different educational settings.

Autism Education: Theory and Practice

This module has been designed for those who wish to gain accreditation and specialist knowledge in the education of children and adults on the autism spectrum.

Through critical debate, theory and research the module aims to explore current understanding about the nature of autism and the spectrum of associated disorders and critically evaluate how this has been applied to educational provision and practices.

The module will encourage you to gain insights into the diversity of autistic people’s experiences and will be led by experts with personal, practitioner and academic experience of autism.

You will have an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills by relating your professional experience and the assignments to your workplace practice.

Exploring Research: Informing and Changing Practice

This module supports you to become an agent of change within your workplace. You will consider theoretical frameworks that have a clear focus on the place of practitioner research as a tool for improving practice.