FD (Arts) Supporting Learning

In this module you will have opportunity to focus on the social and educational inclusion of children and young people with cerebral palsy. By exploring the complexity of difficulties which may be experienced by this group of learners across their lives, you will be able to highlight tensions between policy and current practice and propose ways to improve opportunities, participation, choice and well-being. You will also examine how giving these learners a voice can improve support systems and their participation in society.

This module will explore exclusion from school and why some children are more likely to be excluded than others. You will have the opportunity to interpret statistical data, research and literature linking to exclusion from school and social justice and why all people should have equal access to education. Your learning on this module includes applying theories and concepts of social exclusion and social justice in educational contexts. You will also demonstrate the influences of government policy and the curriculum on school exclusion and the issues and challenges of social justice and exclusion from school.

In this module you will gain a critical understanding of contemporary issues relating to teaching and learning within the classroom and the impact these issues can have on children, young people, and adults. You will also gain knowledge of the underlying concepts, principles and factors identified within literature and research which shape contemporary teaching practice in early years settings, schools, colleges and universities. This will enable you to reflect on how these relate to the challenges and opportunities experienced by current educational institutions and staff. Content will include pedagogy, teaching standards, types of learning environments, learning theories, and the curriculum. You will also analyse factors which impact on children's, young people and adult learning and attainment including testing and assessment, the role of teaching support staff, and the quality of teaching

The module will enable you to gain an understanding of the diversity of impairments within the Autistic spectrum. By drawing on a range of concepts, theories and principles you will be able to develop a theoretical understanding of both autism and the values and principles of inclusive practice, within a range of settings. You will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of autism as a condition and how people with ASD can be successfully included in all aspects of daily life.

This module provides you with the opportunity to develop your understanding of issues surrounding inclusion, disability and diversity for children, young people and adults in educational settings. You be introduced to different types of disabilities and how they can be diverse in nature depending on individual need. By drawing on literature and research you will also be able to consider inclusion, disability and diversity as a social issue that goes beyond education and explore models of disability and inclusion. You will examine how the inclusion of individuals with disabilities into everyday activities involves practices and policies designed to identify and remove barriers. These include physical, communication, and attitudes that hinder the ability of children, young people and adults to have full participation in society. You will also examine the challenges that promoting inclusion, diversity and disability rights can present to current practitioners when working in educational settings and local communities.

This module allows you to explore literature and research about effective communication and interaction and why it is essential for all aspects of an individual's life from education to relationships, employment to emotional well-being. Within this module you will develop your awareness of the importance of inclusive communication for individuals who are at risk of social exclusion across the life span. You will also develop your understanding of your own practical communication skills and how you can promote the social inclusion of individuals who are at a disadvantage because of speech, language and communication needs and impairments.