Debating Special and Inclusive Education

Code

EDUC4168

School

Education

Level

4

Credits

30

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

This module will explore key issues concerning the field of special needs:

• Definitions of special needs and inclusion
  Global perspectives on diversity and access to equality of educational opportunities
• Understanding theoretical approaches to special needs/inclusion and models of disability
• Understanding prevalence of need and issues concerning classification and assessment
• Exploring the impact of policy on practice and equality of opportunity
• Examining the evidence on effectiveness of different types of educational setting e.g. mainstream, resource base and special provision
• Pedagogy and creativity
  Balancing equity and choice through collaborative and ethical problem solving

Target Students

Students on the Masters in Special and Inclusive Education. There is a limited number of places on this odule. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Classes

30 hours taught session face-to-face over two consecutive weekends (including presentations, group work, discussion and assignment presentation)

Assessment

• 100% Coursework 1: An assignment of 6,000 words with 10% tolerance either way

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding:
Onsuccessful completion of the module, students will have knowledge and understanding of:

• the broader context of researching special and inclusive education
• issues concerning the identification and assessment of special educational needs
  Intellectual Skills
  On successful completion of the module, students will have intellectual skills in:
• employing written and oral communication skills with greater proficiency and confidence
• understanding and critiquing theory and research evidence in the area of special and inclusive education
  Professional Practical Skills
  On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
• consider collaborative approaches to working with colleagues, parents and agencies
• understand the implications of assessment and contribute to whole school policy in the area of special and inclusive education
  Transferable Skills
  On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
• construct effective written and oral arguments
• plan for change at individual, group and organisational level

   

Conveners

• Dr Wong Tze Peng