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M.Ed./Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education
Educational Support and Inclusion - Courses
M.Ed./Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education
Director:
Prof. Mel Ainscow
Content: The theory and philosophy of the
fields of special and inclusive education. There is an emphasis on the
implementation of organisational practices that contribute to the development
of schools for all. Research methods are taught practically, and include
the participant conducting an enquiry intended to lead to school improvement.
Key Aims & Objectives: The
aim of the programme is to critically engage with thinking and theory
in the field of special and inclusive education. It is intended to give
students the opportunity to study and critically reflect on relevant theory,
research and practice in the areas of special educational needs and inclusive
education. In this way the course addresses global issues in inclusion
and ways in which governments, local authorities, schools and local communities
can reduce barriers to participation and learning for all children. Therefore
the aim is to view special needs education as being central and inexorably
linked to the key task of providing high quality education for all.
Structure:
The M.Ed. is a modular course and is worth 180 UCET points divided between
six course units each carrying 20 credits and a dissertation carrying
60 credits. Each module is normally a course of 12 weekly 2.5 hour sessions.
Part-time students can attend the course in evening sessions. Candidates
are required to complete six modules of study, each of which is examined
and write a dissertation on an approved subject related to the course
of study.
Compulsory Modules:
- MD612 Understanding the Development of Inclusive Education
(A/B)
- MD604 Practitioner Based Enquiry (A/B)
Optional Modules:
- MD616 School Placement (compulsory for those students
with limited experience of the British education system). Semester 1.
- MD600 Alternative Perspective on Special Needs. Semester
2.
- Or options available from the Faculty list in consultation
with the Course
Co-ordinator.
Registration date:
September annually
Duration: 1 year full-time, or 2-5
years part-time
Participants: Those who are taking
or aspiring to leadership roles on their institutions and others who can
benefit from a Masters level course in this area.
Entry Requirements: Usually, applicants
need to be a graduate of an approved university, have an approved teaching
qualification or have successfully achieved 40 Masters Level Credits (usually
2 modules).
Teaching Staff: Professor Mel Ainscow,
Professor Peter Farrell, Professor Alan Dyson, Ms Susie Mills, Ms Sam
Fox and other lecturers of the Centre for Educational Support and Inclusion.
Teaching Methods: Lectures, seminars
and tutorials, Workshops on a regular basis using research materials.
Forms of Assessment: Mixed methods
of assessment e.g. essay up to 4,000 words or an essay and a short presentation
on each module and Thesis up to 20,000 words.
Course Fee:
Overseas Full-time fee £7,850
UK/EU Full-time fee £2,870 (2002-03)
UK/EU Part-time £1,435 per annum (2002-03)
UK/EU by modular study £359 per module, plus a dissertation registration
fee equivalent to two modules of study
Studentships/sponsorship (if available):
How to apply: Application forms and further information
from:
Postgraduate Admissions Office, Faculty of Education, University of Manchester,
Manchester, M13 9PL.
Tel: 0161 275 3617.
Email: janet.grimshaw@man.ac.uk
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