EDUC41440 Inclusive Education: Theory and Practice

Academic Year 2021/2022

This module engages students in exploring, analysing and applying advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the main foundation disciplines of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy with specific reference to the inclusive education of pupils with disabilities/additional needs and ethical professional practice. It also introduces students to relevant legislation, as it applies to working with, and supporting, these pupils. Irish education policy and practice in relation to pupils with additional needs will be contextualised within, and compared with, best international practice.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

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

1. Demonstrate advanced theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the main foundation disciplines of Psychology, Sociology and Philosophy, as they underpin and inform the education of pupils with disabilities/additional educational needs.
2. Critique models of educational provision for pupils with disabilities/additional needs with reference to best international practice.
3. Demonstrate awareness of the professional, ethical and legal issues in relation to additional needs education
4. Demonstrate the capacity to reflect on their practice within their school communities.

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:
Incl Ed(DipSENDipTD/MAEdPsy) (EDUC40050)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: 5,000 word assignment Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

100


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 Cathrina Gaffney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Catherine Merrigan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Ann Owens Lecturer / Co-Lecturer