Module manager: Anita Collins
Email: a.f.collins@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2023/24
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module enables students to demonstrate and develop their knowledge and skills and reflect on experiential learning within a work-based setting with a particular focus on meeting the needs of learners with SEND.
To develop the ability to relate theory to practice and critically explore issues and challenges in the workplace
To develop the ability to reflect on and draw knowledge and understanding from experience in the workplace
To develop an understanding of SEND practice, the roles of staff in supporting learners with SEND and how to manage learning activities for SEND learners
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
1. Critically explore issues and challenges relating to SEND practice
2. Identify and demonstrate the skills and knowledge needed to undertake and manage learning activities for learners with SEND
3. Identify and demonstrate good practice in working with learners with SEND
4. Reflect upon the roles of staff in supporting learners with SEND
5. Critically reflect on their own role in supporting learning and assisting skilled practitioners at work
To develop own practice in working with learners with SEND and managing learning activities for SEND learners
Reflective models and practice
Reflective writing
Experiential learning
Professional Standards for Learning Support practitioners
Roles and responsibilities in the workplace
Roles of staff in SEND support
Good practice in working with SEND learners
SEND practitioner skills and knowledge
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminars | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| Fieldwork | 6 | 2 | 12 |
| Private study hours | 180 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module via student blogs, and tutors will be available via email and TEAMS. There will also be tutorials to monitor progress and formative feedback on drafts.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Practice observation: Plan for supporting learning (1,000 words indicative) | 40 |
| Reflective log | Reflective journal: 3,000 words | 60 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 4/29/2024
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