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MA - Master of Arts
Distance Learning Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
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
Drawing on both academic theory and professional insight, this module invites you to identify, plan, and critically evaluate a small-scale development project within your own practice. Grounded in the core principles of inclusive pedagogy – social justice, understanding how children learn, and active professionalism – you'll collaborate with fellow professionals to explore diverse perspectives on children’s learning. Throughout, you'll integrate inclusive approaches into your teaching and engage in critical reflection to inform and enhance your practice.
Effective inclusive practice is grounded in meaningful collaboration – between learners, teachers, families, and professionals. This module explores what genuine participation looks like in educational settings, drawing on current research, policy, and literature. You'll critically examine models of participation, the distinction between 'deep' and 'functional' collaboration, and the values and attitudes that underpin participatory practice. Through a small-scale development project, you'll apply these ideas to enhance participation in learning within your own professional context.
Develop your understanding of different theoretical perspectives on literacy difficulties and dyslexia, including historical developments. Studying this module will provide you with a theoretical framework for understanding literacy difficulties and dyslexia within an inclusive context underpinned by social justice and equality of access. You'll be encouraged to critically analyse the factors thought to influence pupil learning and professional effectiveness from both child and adult points of view. You'll consider the wider implications of literacy difficulties and dyslexia within an inclusive and collaborative educational framework. This module will also enable you to critically consider a range of effective, research-based approaches and interventions that promote learning and participation amongst individuals with literacy difficulties and dyslexia. You'll examine strategies for making the curriculum more accessible.
This module offers a critical exploration of provision and practice for individuals and groups on the autism spectrum. You'll examine the educational, historical, and social contexts that have shaped recognition, diagnosis, and intervention – situating these developments within a framework of equal opportunities and inclusive education. Drawing on current research, you'll engage with a range of effective approaches that promote learning in inclusive settings, while reflecting deeply on your own practice and assumptions.
This module develops your understanding of how educational research is designed, conducted, and evaluated. You'll gain the skills to apply both qualitative and quantitative methodologies effectively within your own professional context, and to critically analyse and report your findings with accuracy and clarity. The module also introduces key philosophical concepts, such as ontology and epistemology, and supports you in locating appropriate methodological approaches within these theoretical spheres.
Undertake an extended project in a subject area of interest that relates directly to your professional practice. This module will deepen your independent thinking, broaden your subject knowledge, and strengthen your ability to analyse, apply, and contribute to existing theory. You'll build on the research skills and learning strategies developed in the Research Methods module, supported throughout by expert supervision. The guidance you'll receive will boost your confidence and prepare you to present and defend an academic review of your chosen topic with clarity and conviction.
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