New Course beginning Session 2011/12
The Masters/Diploma/Certificate course in inclusive education/ educational support is a taught modular postgraduate course that focuses on the broad areas of additional support needs, inclusive pedagogy and collaborative practice. This course provides an opportunity to learn about the background, policies and procedures and pedagogy related to inclusive education.
The course is recognized by local authorities as desirable for all teachers working in, or seeking to work in, the area of educational support. It provides an opportunity to learn from, and alongside, a wide group of teachers from all sectors and stages: mainstream and special schools; early years, primary, secondary and FE.
All the modules in the course are 20 credits each. This means that it should be easily possible for a student to incorporate modules from another provider, e.g. Glasgow University, into their studies at the University of Strathclyde. We would encourage you to consider this possibility.
In session 2012/13, 15 credit modules are by application to course staff: Dr Lio Moscardini, l.moscardini@strath.ac.uk, tel: 0141 444 8074; Sharon Jessop, s.jessop@strath.ac.uk, tel: 0141 444 8059 or Vivienne Watson, Admin Support, v.a.watson@strath.ac.uk, tel: 0141 444 8023.
Dates for the 2012/13 modules are as follows:
Core Module 1: Sat 8 Sept, Tues 11 Sept, Tues 18 Sept, Tues 25 Sept, Tues 2 October, Sat 6 October, Tues 9 October
Core Module 2: Sat 19 Jan, Tues 22 Jan, Tues 29 Jan, Tues 5 Feb, Tues 12 Feb, Tues 19 Feb, Sat 23 Feb
Core Module 3: Sat 20 April, Tues 23 April, Tues 30 April, Tues 7 May, Tues 14 May, Sat 18 May, Tues 21 May
Supporting Numeracy: Sat 15 Sept, Sat 29 Sept, Tues 2 Oct, Sat 6 Oct, Tues 9 Oct, Sat 27 Oct
Inclusive Pedagogy: Tues 26 Feb, Sat 2 March, Tues 5 March, Tues 12 March, Tues 19 March, Sat 23 March, Tues 26 March
Health & Wellbeing: Sat 20 April, Tues 23 April, Tues 30 April, Tues 7 May, Tues 14 May, Sat 18 May
Supporting Literacy (please note amended dates) : Sat 23 Feb, Thurs 7 March, Thurs 14 March, Thurs 21 March, Thurs 28 March, Tues 16 April, Sat 20 April
Applied Educational & Social Research Methods: 24 April, 1 May, 15 May, 29 May, 5 June, 12 June (5 - 8 pm)
Please note that the Saturday classes are day-time and Tuesday classes take place during the evening.
The modules that will be delivered by the University of Strathclyde in 2012/13, including the structure of each level of the course, are detailed below and illustrated in a diagram
The Certificate comprises three core modules.
| Core Module 1 | Core Module 2 | Core Module 3 |
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Core Modules
- Understanding Inclusive Education
- Providing Effective Educational Support
- Working Together In Educational Settings
This phase has been planned and there are still some details to be finalized. Please keep an eye on this website.
The Diploma phase will consist of a number of optional modules worth 20 credits each of which the student chooses 3. Successful completion of these 3 modules will result in a Diploma but students intending to proceed to MSc level must include the module Social Science Research Methods within their 3 choices.
The optional modules to be offered are:
- Inclusive Pedagogy
- Supporting language and literacy
- Supporting numeracy
- Health and wellbeing
- Applied Educational & Social Research Methods
This is currently being revised for Session 12/13.
The MSc phase consists of a student-centred project leading to the production of a dissertation. This will involve a significant piece of research in the area of Additional Support Needs or Inclusion and is equivalent to 60 credit points. The fields of educational support and inclusion are varied and complex. The issues affecting children, families and schools are extremely significant and are worthy of study at Masters level. Students are strongly encouraged to consider studying at this level. For further information on the MSc contact Vivienne Watson, Course Secretary , v.a.watson@strath.ac.uk
Teachers
- First degree or equivalent plus a recognised teaching qualification in primary, secondary or further education
- Post-qualification experience
- GTC Registration (Initial or Full Registration)
Others
- First degree or equivalent
- Employed in a context where they are working to support the learning of children and/or young people
Postgraduation Application
New students who wish to apply to this course for the first time, please complete the online application form using the APPLY link below. N.B. Students are advised to apply for the Diploma, while still able to exit at Certificate level.
(If you require a form to use to apply for funding through your Local Authority please contact Vivienne Watson, v.a.watson@strath.ac.uk. Please Note: THIS IS NOT AN APPLICATION FORM)
Further Information For Students
Course Secretary - Vivienne Watson
Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.
Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.
Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.
Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.
Postgraduate entry requirements are in our prospectus.