MA Provision for Children with Developmental Disorders

The Programme

Contacts

Programme Leader
David Sugden

T: +44 (0)113 343 4550

E: courses@education.leeds.ac.uk

Additional Information

Start Date
September

Period of Study
Full-time: 1 year

Entry Requirements
First degree or equivalent + 2 years relevant experience.

Fees:
2009/10 £2,550 full-time (with 60 credit APL) ,£1,275 part-time(with 60 credit APL)

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The MA Provision for Children with Developmental Disorders is directed at enhancing knowledge and expertise of working with children who have

Dyslexia
Developmental Coordination Disorder
Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
Autistic Spectrum Disorder

The taught programme consists of two assessed modules and each one runs for 12 weeks (i.e. 12 x 2 hour taught evening sessions per module).

In order to complete an MA, a Critical Study is undertaken, addressing issues in the Teaching and Learning of Children with Developmental Disorders. Case studies with children in the student's own school are particularly encouraged. All critical studies are negotiated and supported on an individual basis with a tutor and involve a focus on a special area of expertise enabling dissemination to colleagues to the benefit of the student's School. On completion of the programme the student should be able to:

demonstrate a broad understanding of the concept of developmental disorders;
identify and show understanding of the characteristics of four major developmental disorders, namely developmental coordination disorder, dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder;
evaluate and analyse critically approaches to assessment, identification and management of developmental disorders linking theory to practice
plan and develop a programme of work from identification through to intervention in their place of work;
demonstrate understanding of support systems for children with developmental disorders involving education, health and family

Who is the course for?

50 Years of Inclusive Education The programme is designed and structured to meet the professional development needs of teachers and associated professionals working both in mainstream and more specialised contexts in both primary and secondary contexts.

Normally, applicants will have five years' teaching experience and a responsibility post but other applications will be considered.