EA1S011 - Introduction to Additional Learning Needs 01 Sep 2017 - 31 Aug 2026 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | EA1S011 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Introduction to Additional Learning Needs | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | ITE and Education Practice | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Early Years | ||
| Module Leader: | Rhiannon Packer | ||
| Module Team: | Helen Davies, Sharon Reed, Ghazzala Begum, Hilary Morgan, Shelley Deacon, Philip Webber | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2017 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2026 |
Module Aims
To provide an opportunity for students to explore key aspects and theoretical perspectives of ALN and to appreciate the role of the learning support assistant. Students will develop the ability to recognise the signs and symptoms of relevant conditions and design and use current support strategies. The module will also develop students' skills of monitoring learner’s behaviour and progress and in providing feedback to teachers and learners.
Content Summary
Recent studies, together with the implications of their findings, will be reviewed to improve learning support practice with children and young people, with additional learning needs. These will include; autistic spectrum conditions and specific learning, communication and behavioural difficulties and disabilities. Up to date legislative frameworks and processes in relation to ALN will be explored. Relevant conditions will be examined; Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, physical and visual disabilities etc; to include signs, symptoms, profiling methods, strategies, and teaching approaches. Debates and issues surrounding diagnosis and the limitations of labels and importance of co-occurrence will be considered, together with wider issues of inclusion, stigma and relevant ethical issues. The educational implications of ALN and the role of external and internal agencies will be analysed. Strategies and interventions will be explored, to include ILPs. Methods of observing and assessing will be analysed. The implications for practice will be embedded throughout the module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 34 |
| Tutorial | 2 |
| Independent Study | 104 |
| Directed Study | 48 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Analyse characteristics and behaviour that learners display that may indicate an additional learning need with reference to theoretical perspectives. |
| LO2 | Examine classroom-based and wider, cross-institutional strategies to meet the needs of learners with ALN, with emphasis on the role of learning support. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | A report on the design, implementation and evaluation of a selected ALN intervention. | 0 | 3000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |