Course summary
The 2015 Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (DfE/DoH) outlines the need for schools and teachers to understand the social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) that can lead to behavioural difficulties. This course helps teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding of current research and best practice in this area. This is a new and innovative postgraduate course that will enable you to study and research current and relevant issues concerning SEMH and its relationship to challenging behaviour. It is suitable for teachers and allied professionals working within educational settings who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge of behaviour, SEMH and inclusion. The course will allow you to develop skills to reflect critically on your own practice and current research. It will enable you to contribute to school development and strategic vision concerning behaviour and SEMH.
Modules
CORE MODULES Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education To engage with theories of inclusion and personalised learning. To critically evaluate personalised learning practice in schools and educational settings. To develop approaches to inclusive planning, teaching and assessment that ensures accessibility, challenge and achievability for all pupils. Exploring Behaviour: Theories and perspectives for practice
Assessment method
Due to the practical nature of the programme there are no examinations. The Postgraduate Certificate in Understanding and Supporting Behaviour is assessed by coursework. Each module assessment will typically be a single submission portfolio of 5,000 words or equivalent. Assessment tasks will involve critical reflection, professional work-based tasks and critical engagement with research and current thinking in SEMH.
Entry requirements
Minimum 2.2 honours. We will also consider a certificate of education; higher level professional training in SEN with demonstrable parity in experience. English language requirements: Overall IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in writing, speaking, reading and listening (or recognised equivalent).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD
Course contact details
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0208 223 3333