ED1EFI-The Primary Classroom: Education for Inclusion

Module Provider: Institute of Education
Number of credits: 20 [10 ECTS credits]
Level:4
Terms in which taught: Autumn term module
Pre-requisites:
Non-modular pre-requisites:
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Current from: 2021/2

Module Convenor: Dr Anna Tsakalaki
Email: a.tsakalaki@reading.ac.uk

Module Co-convenor: Prof Catherine Tissot
Email: c.tissot@reading.ac.uk

Type of module:

Summary module description:

This compulsory module will enhance students’ understanding of education for diverse groups of individuals and specifically those with disabilities. Students will gain an increased awareness of international and national contexts and perspectives for addressing the needs of learners with additional needs. At the end of this module students will have key skills to demonstrate in depth knowledge of inclusive practice and its application within educational contexts, particularly in a primary classroom setting.Ìý

Aims:

• To familiarise students with historical as well as contemporary national and international legislation and frameworks relating to social inclusion of all citizensÌý


• To critically debate historic and contemporary models of disabilityÌý


• To critically debate the language and culture of disabilityÌý


• To understand and discuss factors related to disability and inclusion that impact 1) an individual’s ability to make a contribution to society and 2) the provision needed to support reasonable adjustments and educational attainmentÌý


• To explore the concept of and provision for Special Educational Needs within formal education and society as a wholeÌý


• To consider debates and theories on invisible disabilities through the use of case studies which may include ASD; deafness; mental health.Ìý


• To gain insight into the applications in practice in two subject areas (of four choices).

Assessable learning outcomes:

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

• Explore in detail concepts, theories and dynamics relating to inclusionÌý


• Identify the different methods used to promote inclusive practice in educational settings.Ìý


• Propose elements which could address areas of disadvantage for one particular group of disadvantaged individuals within a specific settingÌý


• Evaluate research art icles relating to different aspects of disability and discuss the ethos and impact of these with other studentsÌý


• Debate ethical and moral considerations of disability in relation to the implementation of a culture supporting social justiceÌý

Additional outcomes:

On successful completion of the module students should also be able to:Ìý

• Reflect upon the impact that personal attitudes have on social inclusionÌý


• Describe the impact of a lack of inclusive practice on the quality of life of individuals and groups of individuals which are the focus for this moduleÌý

Outline content:

• Inclusive Education and Disability Studies/Special Educational Needs – background/history/policyÌý


• Understanding Autism Spectrum Conditions & Dyslexia in children and adultsÌý


• Theories in inclusive learningÌý


• Understanding mental health, attitudes and impact on individualsÌý


• Methods of implementing inclusive practice in a primary classroomÌý

Global context:

Aspects of social justice and the implications for practice will be explored within an international context.Ìý

Brief description of teaching and learning methods:

Lectures, discussion groups and small group tasks.Ìý