Cognitive Elements of Learning 2

Module overview

This module focuses on atypical development. It will give develop your knowledge, understanding and skills in the identification and assessment of children and young people whose learning difficulties are observed infrequently (‘low incidence’ needs). It will also consider more specialised assessment techniques and provisions required for pupils with major learning needs. This module will also focus on developing your knowledge of appropriate evidenced based interventions to address these needs.

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

Identify needs and promote change through the application of psychological knowledge for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities relating to learning.
Generalise and synthesise knowledge and experience to enable application and adaptation in different settings and novel situations.
Demonstrate knowledge and application of evidence based practices, taking account of normal progression and development, and the modifications necessary to support effective learning and development for children, young people and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities relating to learning.
Through assessment, intervention and consultation work demonstrate an appreciation and self-awareness of diversity in society and the experiences and contributions of all.
Be able to contribute to the analysis, development and maintenance of effective and supportive learning environments for all children and young people in a range of specialist learning settings.
Develop skills in the critical evaluation of research and produce systematically conducted research syntheses to inform practice and policy decisions.

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Core content in this module is covered mostly through taught sessions with use also of some problem-based learning sessions. Additionally, trainees have the opportunity on placement to develop their knowledge and understanding of complex learning needs. Aspects of the seminar and field work in this module will focus on and relate closely to PSYC8040 Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, PSYC8043 Psychology in Professional Practice and PSYC8045 Consultation, Assessment and Intervention.

Study time
Type	Hours
Independent Study	128
Workshops	72
Total study time	200

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Frederickson, N., & Cline, T. (2009). Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity. Maidenhead, UK: Open University Press.

Assessment

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Critical Reflection	20%
Critique	80%

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Breakdown
Method	Percentage contribution
Critique	80%
Critical Reflection	20%

Module overview

Aims and Objectives

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Syllabus

Learning and Teaching

Teaching and learning methods

Resources & Reading list

Textbooks

Assessment

Summative

Referral