BA (Hons) Education, Special Needs and Disability Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This dynamic module explores the journey of human development from conception through to adulthood, equipping you with a deep understanding of how individuals grow, change, and adapt across the lifespan. You will examine the cognitive, social, physical, and emotional transformations that shape identity and experience, and consider how these changes influence behaviour, learning, and wellbeing in an increasingly complex and evolving world. Bringing theory to life, the module introduces key psycho

Complementing the module 'Childhood to Adulthood', this module explores the sociological influences brought to bear on our success as learners. The module draws on historical and contemporary theory and research into thinking, learning and development in order to consider how individuals can maximise learning opportunities for themselves and help others to learn. In this module, you will explore influences on learning, development and identity. You will be encouraged to draw on your personal lea

This module aims to explore the key theoretical and pedagogic knowledge and attitudes related to the learning of science in schools and early years settings, so that it is possible to build a scientifically literate population. The module seeks to develop your understanding of the importance of science in society and educational settings, and how science capital may be fostered and developed. In this module, you will explore science-specific pedagogy to engage learners in science learning episod

This thought-provoking module introduces you to the key ideas, movements, and debates that have shaped education over time. Drawing on historical, philosophical, sociological, psychological, and ideological perspectives, you will explore how different ways of thinking have influenced what education is, who it is for, and what it should achieve. You will critically engage with fundamental questions such as: What knowledge is most valuable? What should children learn, and why? How do political and

This module aims to explore issues of equality and diversity within the context of contemporary education. Individual differences and attitudes towards these within contemporary education are explored in relation to other relevant contextual influences such as culture, policy and social systems. Inclusion, as a complex and contested concept, is examined in relation to individual differences, identity, and educational policy and practice. The module will examine issues central to inclusion, human

This module explores speech, language and communication as fundamental aspects of human interaction, participation and human rights, recognising diverse ways in which people communicate and make meaning. Grounded in a rights-based and inclusive framework, it moves beyond deficit-oriented and diagnostic models to focus on removing barriers within environments rather than locating difficulty solely within the individual. You will develop an understanding of the wide range of speech, language and c

A forest school is a journey of self-discovery and awareness in the outdoors in which participants are given the freedom to explore their surroundings, themselves and others through their curiosity and imagination. The approach is heralded by some as inspirational but described by others as re-branding of old ideas giving questionable impact. This module explores principles that underpin the forest school approach and reflects on evidence for its effectiveness.

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This module will enable you to develop your knowledge and understanding of working in different contexts with children and young people who have a Special Educational Need and/or Disability (SEND), and their families. You will examine the roles of key professionals in health, education and the social care, and how they need to coordinate their services to benefit families and individuals who have a SEND. You will consider the importance of collaborative practice between professionals from differ

This module allows you to critically engage in discussions about special education needs and disability in a global context. You will gain insights into how disability is understood in different societies and develop a greater understanding of global perspectives of health, educational and care provision. You will develop your knowledge of other factors such as war, poverty, natural disasters and affluence that may result in children having a special educational need and/or disability.

This module is based upon the belief that a broad and balanced curriculum enhances learning and that the humanities play an important part in this. You will learn about the areas of history, geography and RE and understand how they can motivate children.

This module will introduce you to the historical and social context of disability in society. You will consider different models of disability that influence society's attitudes to people with developmental differences and develop your knowledge of how the disability discourse has changed over time.

You will engage with a range of discourses surrounding arts and society within the processes of teaching and learning. A range of disciplinary subjects including performing arts, drama, theatre, music and visual arts will be explored. In addition, key concepts such as creativity, design, performance and aesthetics will be considered from philosophical, pedagogical and social perspectives.

This module gives an overview of the laws and policies that relate to the education and care of people who have a SEND and how they affect people who have SEND, their families and the people who work with them. You will understand how education, health and social care policies translate into practice and the importance of including the voice of persons with SEND in the provision they want.

This module examines secondary and tertiary education, introducing you to the context of secondary education. The module will extend and deepen cross programme themes like inclusion, curriculum and inequality. You will also discuss themes that are pertinent to the secondary and tertiary provision. For instance, an exemplar student's journey across secondary and tertiary provision will be tracked considering themes including transition, curriculum design, support for progression and wider school

The module explores key issues, concepts and methods in teaching English as a second, foreign or an additional language. A career in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) offers opportunities to work at home and internationally, and to experience life in different cultures. It begins by introducing the fundamentals of language learning and examining key theories and concepts in second language acquisition. It also presents the pedagogical processes in language teaching and prov

In order to broaden your knowledge and understanding of a range of educational contexts, and to develop insights beyond the classroom you will undertake a placement experience in an education setting of your choice. Such placements might for example, include time spent supporting individuals or groups in a SEND or early childhood context or in some other organisation which has an educational element to its work, for example a theatre or museum. Through this module you will be introduced to the i