Inclusive Practice

Description

This module focuses on the conditions and processes associated with inclusive practice in education. The module begins with an overview which provides the context within which the concept 'inclusive practice' is examined critically. A range of current issues associated with inclusive practice are being considered. Throughout the module, participants are invited to use their learning to analyse inclusive practice with which they are familiar and to consider how such practice can be enhanced.

Upon completion of this module, participants will be able to:

Demonstrate and work with knowledge that covers and integrates the main dimensions of inclusive practice, including their features, boundaries, terminology and conventions.
Demonstrate critical understanding of the principal theories, concepts and principles associated with inclusive practice.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of current issues associated with inclusive practice.
Critically evaluate approaches used to promote inclusive practice and consider how these approaches can be enhanced.
Present reasoned arguments and express ideas in a clear, coherent style that follows closely the UWS academic writing and referencing guidance.

This is an SCQF Level 11 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 20 credits.

Delivery

A full timetable will be published in advance of course commencement.

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Lisa McAuliffe.

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland. If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.