BEd (Hons) Primary (Special Educational Needs) - Course overview
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    KEY FACTS

    • Title
      BEd (Hons) Primary (Special Educational Needs)
    • Course type
      Full-time
    • Duration
      3 years (integrated placement)
    • Award
      Bachelor of Education - BEd (Hons)
    • Faculty
      Faculty of Health, Education and Society
    • School
      School of Education
    • UCAS codes
      Institution P60
      Course X1XH
    • Location
      Plymouth
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The BEd Primary (Special Educational Needs) is a new course that will be running from September 2012.

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This innovative new course is designed to help you to develop the knowledge and understanding you will need to become an effective teacher of children with a range of Special Educational Needs (SEN).

Modules will cover the principles of inclusive practice, the diversity of children’s learning and development and the factors which can shape that, as well as considering the effective teaching and assessment of children with SEN.  We will consider the role of the SEN Coordinator, and the role of the teacher in mainstream and special education settings.

Experience of practical teaching within a range of educational settings, including specialist support units, will enable you to extend your learning about a wide range of special educational needs, through observing and working alongside experienced teachers and teaching assistants.​
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Course Highlights

  • Assessment is primarily by coursework, there are no end-of-year/semester examinations 
  • Placement  experience will be in a variety of partner settings in the South West and London (urban, city, rural) with an opportunity to teach in a specialist unit and to teach overseas
  • Rated by Ofsted as a 'outstanding' provider (Grade 1) 
  • Teaching is mostly in the form of interactive workshops and seminars 
  • We recruit above the national average of men going into primary teaching.

​Support

All of our tutors come from teaching backgrounds bringing years of experience to help guide you into professional practice. They have specific expertise in working with children with a range of Special Educational Needs as well as researching effective practice and provision in this fast developing area of education. The course leaders are dedicated to providing excellent personal and professional support on all levels ensuring you reach your full potential.
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