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Additional Support for Learning (Inclusive & Special Education)
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MEd (Part Time) 6 Years
Additional Support for Learning (Inclusive and Special Education)
PgCert (Part Time) 2 Years
Additional Support for Learning (Inclusive and Special Education)
PgDip (Part Time) 4 Years
Additional Support for Learning (Inclusive and Special Education)
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- Additional Support for Learning (Inclusive & Special Education)
- School of Education (Moray House)
- College of Humanities and Social Science
- Fees & costs
- Fees: www.registry.ed.ac.uk
- Contact information
- Pamela Deponio (Programme Organiser)
Tel: +44 (0) 131 651 6232
Email: pamela.deponio@ed.ac.uk - Address: The University of Edinburgh
The Postgraduate Office (Education)
David Hume Tower (1st Floor)
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
Entry Requirements
Please Note: We are still able to accept applications for October 2009 entry. If you are interested in an October 2009 start please contact Ros Gardiner in the Moray House School of Education postgraduate office.
Normally a good honours degree (2:1), or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Employment or relevant educational experience will also be considered.
Teaching qualification; GTC registration for Scottish school teachers. TOFE for Further Education teachers.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the College language requirements.
Programme
The programme is designed to provide the conceptual framework for identifying and responding to learners, in a segregated setting or in mainstream education, with additional support needs.
Learning Outcomes
This programme will enable participants to:
- develop and apply knowledge, skills and attitudes relevant to additional support for learning;
- develop and apply knowledge, skills and attitudes in cooperative working and consultancy with colleagues, other professionals, families/carers of learners and with learners themselves;
- reflect critically on the relationships between theory and practice and explore issues in the implementation of educational and social principles and ideals;
- engage with and influence policy issues and the practice of fellow professionals in relation to the delivery of inclusive and special education.
How You Will Be Taught
Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, small-group discussions and skill-development sessions. An emphasis will be placed on experiential learning and course members will be encouraged to share feelings and experiences, with opportunities being presented for the practice and review of relevant skills.
Funding
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