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ED50BM: EXPLORING DIFFERENCE & DIVERSITY (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:37


Course Overview

This module explores the principles of inclusion, and considers national and local policy and practice. It explores the dimensions of human difference and is designed to enable participants to reflect on their own work in school/college, to examine the personal philosophy that drives their own practice, and to consider options for change. It examines the implications for practice, the key principles of learning and teaching and the multiplicity of factors affecting learners’ experiences in school/college.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term First Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Ms Mhairi Beaton

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Education (ED) (Studied)
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will include a critical consideration of: the concepts of inclusion and the associated principles of social justice, entitlement, participation and partnership the educational, historical, political and social contexts in which our educational system has developed. current legislative frameworks and policies personal and institutional practice in relation to inclusion the impact of the above on learning and teaching, and strategies to counter discrimination the perspectives of young people and their families the primacy of collaborative, inter-professional working

Further Information & Notes

This course is also available as part of the MSc in Enhanced Professional Practice, course code ED50KJ.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st attempt: Participants will be required to submit for summative assessment 1 assignment equivalent to a total of 6000 words. Assessment will be criterion-based. Resit: There will be one opportunity to resubmit the work completed, as revised to take account of feedback on the original.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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