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EDUC41430

Academic Year 2024/2025

Inclusive Therapies and Approaches for Additional Needs (EDUC41430)

Subject:
Education
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Education
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr Kate Carr-Fanning
Credit Split by Trimester:
Autumn 5
Spring 5
Trimester:
2 Trimester duration (Aut-Spr)
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

Counselling is a core component of this module and, within this component, Solution-focused Brief Therapy, critical incident management, parent-professional relationships and child protection initiatives are all explored. Mental health and how to develop resilience is examined within the context of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Therapeutic approaches including speech and language therapy and occupational therapy examine the aetiology and characteristics of various disabilities as well as relevant resources and intervention programmes. Students are introduced to a range of communicative and assistive technologies as effective educational resources for pupils with severe communication and/or physical difficulties. Lectures are complemented by site visits to specialist school settings.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Implement some aspects of Solution Focused Brief Therapy, as appropriate, in their interactions with pupils.
2 Demonstrate an understanding of the multi-faceted influence of the family, school and community on child development.
3. Critically examine the role of assistive technology in the education and care of pupils with disabilities/additional needs.
3. Conduct an ICT audit in their school/educational setting.
4. Recommend and implement programmes for students with speech and language and co-ordination difficulties.
5. Devise and implement social skills training programmes for students with SEBD.

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

75
Tutorial

35
Autonomous Student Learning

70
Placement/Work Experience

60
Total

240

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture and workshop. Tutor demonstration and simulated test administration

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Appraoches in Special Needs Ed (EDUC40080)


 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered

Not yet recorded.

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Name Role
Ms Phyllis Clegg Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Cathrina Gaffney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Ann Owens Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
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