ED4U032 - SEN/ALN: Contexts and Concepts 01 Sep 2019 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | ED4U032 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | SEN/ALN: Contexts and Concepts | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Professional Learning in Education | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Social Work | ||
| Module Leader: | Gareth Dart, Elsa Torres | ||
| Module Team: | Priscillia Shen, Jolene Pang, Hamadatun Yusuf | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2017 | Final Year of Intake: | 2022 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 30 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100459 - education studies | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2019 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
To critically engage with and evaluate national and international research and literature in relation to theories, policies and contexts for SEN/ALN and learning disabilities.
To raise students’ capability to adopt a holistic approach to meeting the needs of individuals with SEN/ALN and learning disabilities across the life-span.
To examine practice in SEN/ALN, learning disabilities and inclusive education and critically reflect upon the tension between identification of need and the philosophy of inclusion.
To develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of the range of SEN/ALN and learning disabilities which is informed by current multi-disciplinary scholarship and research.
Content Summary
Contexts and frameworks for understanding SEN/ALN and Learning Disabilities.
Policy, provision and practice, locally, nationally and internationally.
Understanding the range of learning difficulties and disabilities;
- Communication and interaction
- Cognition and learning
- Social, emotional and mental health
- Sensory and/or physical
Collaborative working and personalised learning.
Planning for changes of need across the life-span.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 25 |
| Seminar | 5 |
| Tutorial | 1 |
| Independent Study | 200 |
| Directed Study | 69 |
| Total Hours Selected | 300 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically analyse and evaluate theory, policy, processes and practice in relation to SEN/ALN and Learning Disabilities in order to generate new knowledge and understanding. |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a critical knowledge and understanding of the interacting factors of a range of SEN/ALN and learning disabilities which impact on everyday learning and living and the need for effective partnership working to provide a personalised approach to meeting learners needs. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Assignment (CW) | Essay (CW) 1 | Within this assignment the student will critically reflect upon a chosen focus relating to SEN and learning disabilities and where possible relate this to their practice. Title to be negotiated with tutor beforehand. | 0 | 5000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Essay (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |