This part-time modular course is designed for those supporting the learning of children and young people with additional support needs. It is delivered through day release and/or Saturdays and Tuesday evenings. The course can also be delivered, by arrangement, on an outreach basis.
The modules that will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde in 2009, including the structure of each level, are detailed below.
The Certificate comprises three core modules and one specialist option module.
| Core Module 1 | Core Module 2 | Core Module 3 | Specialist (i) or an Option Module |
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Students who intend to continue beyond Certificate level must take a Specialist (i) module at this stage.
Core Modules
- Understanding Educational Support
- The Need for Support
- Working Together to Support a Positive Learning Environment
Specialist Modules (one of the following)
Option Modules
- Additional Support Needs and ICT
- Understanding the Impact of Autism
- Understanding and Supporting Learners with Moderate Learning Difficulties (i) This year, the module is only available as an Option module
| Core Module 1 | Core Module 2 | Core Module 3 | Specialist (i) or an Option Module |
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AND
| Specialist Module (ii) | Option Module | Option Module | Independent Study Module |
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Students may select from any Option module and/or an additional Specialism (i) module.
Specialist Modules (one from the following)
- Supporting Dyslexia (ii)
- Communication (ii): Pragmatic Difficulties of Communication
- Supporting Learners with Sensory Impairments and Additional Difficulties (ii)
- Understanding and Supporting Learners with Moderate Learning Difficulties (ii)
Option Modules
- Additional Support Needs and ICT
- Understanding and Supporting Learners with Moderate Learning Difficulties (i) This year, the module is only available as an Option module
- Understanding the Impact of Autism
Project Module
- Independent Study (single module)
On completion of the Diploma, students will undertake the Professional Enquiry and Development leading to a Dissertation. This will involve a significant piece of research in the area of Additional Support Needs or Inclusion and is equivalent to four modules.
Teachers
- First degree or equivalent plus a recognised teaching qualification in primary, secondary or further education
- Post-qualification experience
- Full General Teaching Council registration
Non-Teachers
- First degree or equivalent
- Employed in a context where they are working to support the learning of children and/or young people
Postgraduation Application
Apply for the MSc/PgDip/PgCert Educational Support
Further Information For Students
Course Secretary - Moira McAvoy
Further Information For Establishments And Local Authorities
Please contact Frances Ross-Watt, Course Director Educational Support, should you wish to arrange delivery of any of the above modules on an outreach study basis.