MA Inclusive Practice in Education

Leeds Beckett University

Develop educational practices that recognise the needs of each child. You’ll learn to promote inclusion in the classroom on this master’s course. All learners, including those with special educational needs (SEN), have the same rights and are of equal worth. Develop your expertise and shape your teaching and learning practices to meet the needs of all your pupils. As part of this course, you’ll: Explore pedagogical approaches used in mainstream schools and in SEN settings Develop inclusive teaching strategies to address the needs of students from a range of backgrounds and with a variety of abilities and learning styles Recognise the different needs of each child, and champion and value the diversity of the whole classroom Learn how to encourage and support the progress of all your pupils, including those with SEND Engage in joint practice development for inclusion with fellow practitioners, which you’ll then be able to apply to your own educational setting Apply inclusive practices to foster a culture of acceptance, respect and belonging in a professional learning community Research expertise You’ll be taught by academic staff who have conducted extensive research in the field of inclusive pedagogy. The course team includes: Tracy Edwards, a lecturer in inclusion and special educational needs with extensive experience in teaching, school leadership and policy development Andrea Oz, an experienced education professional with expertise in dyslexia and literacy difficulties Learning opportunities This course will bring you together with students from a range of professional and academic backgrounds, global contexts, and sectors: Schools Charities Adult social care Local authorities

Education and Childhood