BA (Hons) Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion with Foundation Year

Module: 3ED005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

In this module we will introduce you to a number of key ideas that you will build on throughout your studies. We will start by introducing the concept of inclusive education practice and encouraging you to explore your own beliefs and values. You will focus on what it means to educate and how inclusiveness is essential to any argument about meaningful 'education' throughout our whole lives. The focus of this module will always purposefully be the interplay between theory and practice and you will be invited to join a community of thinkers and writers about inclusion and educational practices.

Module: 3ED004

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

You will work with peers on case studies centred on the concept of the family. You will learn how different professions work together through group tasks.

Module: 3ED002

Credits: 40

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module is a combination of academic study skills and problem based learning designed to develop your skills and prepare you for undergraduate study. You will learn skills such as critical reading, academic writing and the importance of referencing. You will learn about working with others to solve problems. Learning Outcomes 1) Carry out defined investigative strategies and communicate results effectively in a given format 2) Use a range of digital tools to complete tasks effectively 3) Collect information to inform a choice of solutions to problems 4) Reflect on own and others' behaviours and capabilities against given criteria

Module: 3CF002

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module will introduce you to the topic of child development. After studying the different types of development and exploring the underlying nature/nurture debate, the content of this module will focus on the social and emotional development of children. The issue of how and why children form attachment bonds to their carers (usually family members) will be examined and then the consequences of having these bonds broken, or not forming close attachment bonds at all, will be explored. How pre-school education affects children’s development will then be covered, looking at the advantages and disadvantages of different types of day-care. There will also be a consideration of how wider society and government policy impact on children’s lives. You will learn several established theories in this topic area as well as the research evidence that supports or does not support these theories. A consideration of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities will be included throughout the module.

Module: 3ED003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will introduce you to ethical issues within your field of study. You will explore issues of respect for others, cultural awareness, and equality and diversity in your subject. You will be faced with ethical dilemmas and will need to formulate responses that demonstrate your understanding of what it means to be an ethical practitioner.

Module: 4SN003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

The module will provide you with an opportunity to consider the experiences of disabled people over time. You will be able to explore historical developments that highlight the shift from segregation to inclusion in provision for disabled children, young people and adults. Drawing on literature and research you will examine factors, such as policy, economics, disability rights groups, and social and political structures which have influenced the lives of disabled people. You will also begin to consider how inclusion can be used as a mechanism for social justice and how inclusion philosophy rests on the idea that every individual, regardless of disability has the right to be included fully into society.

Module: 4SN005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of issues surrounding inclusion, disability and diversity for children, young people and adults in educational settings. You be introduced to different types of disabilities and how they can be diverse in nature depending on individual need. By drawing on literature and research you will also be able to consider inclusion, disability and diversity as a social issue that goes beyond education and explore models of disability and inclusion. You will examine how the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into everyday activities involves practices and policies designed to identify and remove barriers. These include physical, communication, and attitudes that hinder the ability of children, young people and adults to have full participation in society. You will also examine the challenges that promoting inclusion, diversity and disability rights can present to current practitioners when working in educational settings and local communities.

Module: 4SN013

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module allows you to explore literature and research about effective communication and interaction and why it is essential for all aspects of an individual's life from education to relationships, employment to emotional well-being. Within this module you will develop your awareness of the importance of inclusive communication for individuals who are at risk of social exclusion across the life span. You will also develop your understanding of your own practical communication skills and how you can promote the social inclusion of individuals who are at a disadvantage because of speech, language and communication needs and impairments.

Module: 4SN006

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

This module aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of some of the policies and practices in education which impact on meeting the learning needs of individuals. You will be able to explore the principles of inclusive education and how inclusivity can be developed for individual learners. You will also explore the variety of professional roles involved in supporting inclusive education. By drawing on research and literature you will be able to compare different modules of inclusion and reflect on their usefulness in practice. You will also reflect upon how the involvement and collaboration of children, young people and their families is important when developing inclusive practices in education.

Module: 4CF005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Walsall Campus

As part of your learning on this module you will be introduced to current debates around safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. You will be encouraged to explore how policy, legislation and research evidence inform safeguarding practice. You will also consider the roles and responsibilities of all professionals to safeguard children, young people and vulnerable adults, and as part of this you will be encouraged to reflect on how professionals need to work together. You will explore how risk is managed and how families are supported by multi-agency teams, to ensure the well-being of all children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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