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The module will introduce the student teacher to an understanding that children with conditions of Special Need are part of normal diversity - they simply have needs that require particular attention in the teaching situation. Teaching practice will be developed related to observation, assessment, intervention and evaluation strategies. The setting for the module will be with a partner school in order to provide the opportunity of working with children and their teachers, as well as become informed about the significant role of parents, professionals and outside agencies in providing appropriate educational intervention. The delivery of the module will be differentiated according to the route students take (3 -7 or 5 -11).

The module introduces the student teacher to children with movement learning difficulties. The focus is on movement learning difficulties, within an understanding of movement skill development and movement principles. The student teacher is required to learn how to observe, assess and intervene appropriately with children demonstrating a diverse span of learning difficulties. The level of demand related to inquiry, problem solving and intervention will be developed with the student teacher. The student teacher has the opportunity to work with a range of personnel within and outside the school. For example, teachers, nursery nurses, TAs, LSWs, parents, occupational therapists, music therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists. A developmental understanding and approach will be introduced and developed related to early and later movement skill development. The significance of an inclusive understanding on teaching practice will be developed in the sessions.

Knowledge and Understanding:
1)       Recognise and respond to individuality and diversity in physical education with integrity and knowledge that will positively inform teaching practice and the learning opportunities for all children but particularly those with conditions of special need;
2)       Demonstrate integrity and appropriate professional values through their conduct and practice that will inform the way they undertake their role and responsibilities as a teacher in school related to all children;
3)       Understand collaborative approaches and intervention strategies within a school and with outside agencies in order to access all children to learning in physical education.

Skills:
1)       Engage in movement observation, analysis and evaluation in order to promote developmentally appropriate movement learning situations for all children.
2)       Know how to develop and monitor an individual education plan and programme;
3)     Know how to manage, organise and resource safe, positive, effective and challenging learning environments in physical education for all children.

Staff/student contact time:20%
Directed and student private study: 80%

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.