Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion with Sandwich…

During this course, you will undertake University-based learning at Walsall Campus. Modules in the first year (level 4) focus on the following topics-

Introduction to Disability, Diversity and Inclusion

From Segregation to Inclusion

Studying Research and Inclusion

Autism: Themes and Perspectives

Safeguarding and Promoting Well-being

Promoting Inclusive Practice

You will be able to identify and understand the challenges faced when trying to adopt an inclusive approach to all aspects of life, and how they can meet and address these challenges in a positive way as members of a diverse global society.

An international placement maybe negotiated with a host institution and you will develop your professional skills, research methods and perspectives on behaviour. You will benefit from work experience in a college, school or educational establishment during your second and third years.

During the 2nd year of study students are invited to a ‘transition’ event designed to aid and smooth their progression from level 5 to level 6. Participants were given advice about how to prepare for their level 6 studies and module leaders were able to provide reading and other summer work to those eager to make a start. Examples of this included:

• Academic staff offering support on refining your research title and questions
• Literature review searching
• Where can I get help over the summer?

Urban Schooling: Challenging the norm' – L6 (Year Three) students hear from a variety of external speakers including teachers with over 30 years of experience and a school governor. A recent talk was looking at how schools in communities with high levels of social deprivation seek to enhance the educational development of their children.