St Mary's University, Twickenham · Full-time
Education: Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Explore pedagogy, practice, and policy related to special education needs and disabilities with this online Master's in SEND. - Apply your learning to practical situations within your own setting, using your knowledge to drive effective change in inclusive SEN…
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Explore pedagogy, practice, and policy related to special education needs and disabilities with this online Master's in SEND. - Apply your learning to practical situations within your own setting, using your knowledge to drive effective change in inclusive SEND provision and practice. - Advance your professional skills and expertise in SEND through the development of a research culture. - Study this Master's programme online, working around your current commitments. - Access our staff expertise and supervisory support and our strong links to practising professionals in the field of SEND. This online Master's course develops a systematic understanding of knowledge related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) through critical engagement with theory and practice. The course is relevant to anyone involved in teaching and learning wishing to advance their knowledge, practice, and pedagogy in the SEND field. Explore a range of SEND You'll develop a depth of understanding of a range of SEND across all phases of compulsory education. There will be opportunities to focus on an area of choice (such as autism, sensory impairment, and speech, language, and communication). The dissertation in particular allows you to research in depth an area of your own interest. Learn leading SEND theory and practice You'll be introduced to seminal and cutting-edge theory and research and consider how this links to current policy and practice. You will also be encouraged to consider wider concepts of inclusion and leadership in SEND. Throughout the online course, you'll deepen your pedagogical understanding as a reflective practitioner who is able to use research to inform their own practice. Study flexibly online This online Master's in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities allows you to study flexibly around your other commitments, regardless of your location. You'll engage with lectures, alongside students on site, at set times through video conferencing, and you'll have access to excellent online learning resources and facilities.
Getting in
As the university states it
You will normally be expected to possess a good honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification approved by the University. St Mary's is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and nurturing an inclusive and diverse student population. As such, we welcome applications from all those interested in pursuing an academic programme of study. Throughout the application process and while a student is enrolled at St Mary's, we will ensure that individuals will not be discriminated against based on any of the characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010.
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