Applied Special Educational Needs And Disability
Overview
Applied Special Educational Needs And Disability (Top-up) is a one-year course - designed to top up to a full degree and prepares you to develop your career within SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) settings.
Through your personal experience of working with children, you will build your knowledge of contemporary theories, policies, and practices in SEND.
Objectives
- Develop capacity to evaluate, analyse and critically engage in the field of SEND.
- Learn about examples of SEN, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and communication difficulties.
- Gain knowledge on the four broad areas of SEN: communication, cognition, social, mental, and emotional health.
- Develop knowledge, understanding, and skills that are essential for planning and delivering education to meet the needs of special children.
- Grow ability to analyse and evaluate the impact of national and international policy on special and inclusive education.
Prerequisites
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent)
- A foundation degree
- Foundation Degree in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (or equivalent qualification at Level 5)
Teaching Method
- Case Studies & Scenarios
- Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
- Work-Based Learning
- Reflective Journals & Portfolios
- Research Projects
- Critical Analysis of Policies & Practices
- Virtual Learning Environments (VLEs)
- Assistive Technology Training
- Group Discussions & Seminars
- Peer Review & Feedback
Modules
- Autism: Research and practice
- The Inclusive Classroom: Research and practice
- Identity, Inclusion and Living with Disability: Research and practice
- Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties: Research and practice
- Transformational Leadership and Change
- SEND and the Youth Justice System
- Promoting Equality and Social Justice
- Dissertation: literature review
Assessment Methods
- Research Proposal
- Dissertation
- Live Poster Presentation
- E-portfolio
- Presentation of a Promotional Campaign
- Project Log
- Individual Wiki
- Essays
Course Duration
- One-year undergraduate programme
Career Pathways
- Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
- SEND Teacher or Teaching Assistant
- Educational Psychologist (with further training)
- SEND Advocate or Advisor
- Roles in health and social care supporting individuals with disabilities
Fees and Fundings
- Fees for Applied Special Educational Needs And Disability (Top-up) is £9250 to study in UK.
Entry Requirements
- A Higher National Diploma (or equivalent).
- An initial teaching qualification from a recognised teacher education institution.
- Successful completion of a Higher Education qualification with 120 European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits (or equivalent).
Certifications
- Level 3 Award in Special Educational Needs (RQF)
- Level 4 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (SEND focus)
- Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (DET) – SEND Pathway
- National Award for Special Educational Needs Coordination (NASENCO)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs Coordination (PGCert SENCO)
- Certified Special Education Teacher (CSET)
- Autism Awareness and SEND Online Certifications
- Diploma in Special Educational Needs (Online - CACHE, CPD Certified)
- Postgraduate Diploma or Master's in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
- British Dyslexia Association (BDA) Accreditation
- TEACCH Autism Program Certification
Intakes
- Applied Special Educational Needs And Disability (Top-up) can be studied in both September and January intakes in UK.
Frequently asked questions
Applied Special Educational Needs And Disability (Top-up) is a one-year full-time programme. However, part-time study options may be available. Contact your university for further details.