Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | 2023-07-09 |
| 2024-01-01 | 2023-11-26 |
Program Overview
Course overview
This UCPPD will support you to develop a detailed knowledge of core curriculum areas in SEND at all relevant levels. It will ensure that you are able to contextualise your knowledge and skills appropriately, and can apply your understanding of learning and teaching to your subject specialism thoughtfully and effectively. You will be encouraged to evaluate and critique policy and approaches at institutional, regional and national levels, and to explore the wider role of SEND within the curriculum. The module will support you to develop the skills and knowledge required to take an active part in driving and sustaining the embedding of SEND across the curriculum.
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Course details
What you study
The structure of the UCPPD Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in the education and training sector is designed to develop your knowledge and skills and enable you to fully meet key professional standards of the sector during your study.
This course consists of one 20 credit module Learning and Teaching in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) (Level 7). It will be delivered via a series of face-to-face taught days across one academic year.
During this time you will be encouraged to contextualise your learning in relation to your practice experience.
You will receive tutorial support in order to negotiate the portfolio content.
How you learn
You are required to attend the University for six full day sessions. Dates to be confirmed.
Learning and teaching are central to all aspects of this course. You are completing a higher education qualification, but are also a trainee teacher who is expected to apply the knowledge and skills you acquire to your own classrooms. All aspects of this course are therefore designed to support you to develop academically whilst also supporting the development of practical, professional expertise across a range of contexts.
A developmental perspective is adopted in which each individual’s previous experience, subject specialism, future career aspirations and personal goals are recognised, valued and accommodated. The experience is constructed as a journey in which you focus on the development of: your thinking about learning, teaching and assessment; your subject specialist knowledge within the context of your practice; your identity as a teacher; and your continued personal and professional development.
This course will adopt a range of specific approaches to learning and teaching, underpinned by a focus on ensuring that you:
How you are assessed
The course assessment strategy has been developed in conjunction with, and as a fully embedded part of, the wider learning and teaching strategy. Assessment on this course has been designed to assess your knowledge, professional skills, and ability to integrate the theoretical and the practical aspects of your experience.
Throughout the course, approaches to assessment are actively modelled for, and discussed with, you as an essential aspect of the developmental process. You are encouraged to evaluate assessment processes from the stand-point of a student and also from the stand-point of the professional.
Summative assessment for this course will take the form of a portfolio that will demonstrate your ability to link your subject specific development to your teaching. You will produce a range of lesson plans and resources covering a variety of areas of SEND study, for a range of levels, and will write a commentary that helps you to provide and explore a rationale for your choices.
Employability
Career opportunities
This 20-credit part-time course provides a clear progression route for qualified teachers from a number of subject specialisms to enhance your subject knowledge in relation to SEND to support your professional development. This could lead to career opportunities supporting students with SEND across a range of organisations in the education and training sector.
The course may support application for QTLS on completion, and also provide a clear progression route onto the MA Education and pathways.
Teesside University
Overview:
Teesside University is a public university located in Middlesbrough, Tees Valley, England. It is known for its strong focus on student experience, research, and business partnerships. The university has invested heavily in its campus, offering modern facilities and a vibrant learning environment.
Services Offered:
Teesside University provides a wide range of services to its students, including:
Undergraduate and postgraduate study:
Offering a diverse selection of programs across various disciplines.Short courses and CPD:
Providing opportunities for professional development and upskilling.Online learning:
Delivering flexible and accessible learning options.International student support:
Providing dedicated services for international students.Career services:
Offering guidance and support for career planning and job searching.Student support services:
Providing academic, personal, and financial support to students.Library and IT facilities:
Offering access to extensive resources and technology.Accommodation services:
Providing on-campus and off-campus accommodation options.Sports and recreational facilities:
Offering a variety of sports and leisure activities.Student Life and Campus Experience:
Teesside University prides itself on its close-knit and supportive community. Students can expect a vibrant campus life with:
Social events and activities:
Offering opportunities to connect with fellow students and engage in extracurricular activities.Student societies and clubs:
Providing platforms for students to pursue their interests and develop their skills.Campus facilities:
Including a modern library, sports facilities, and a variety of dining options.A welcoming and inclusive environment:
Fostering a sense of belonging and diversity.Key Reasons to Study There:
Affordable excellence:
Offering a high-quality education at a competitive price.Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):
Recognized for its outstanding teaching and student experience.World-leading research:
Conducting impactful research across various fields.Strong industry partnerships:
Providing opportunities for students to gain practical experience and develop valuable connections.Vibrant and supportive community:
Offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for students to thrive.Academic Programs:
Teesside University offers a wide range of academic programs across six schools:
School of Arts & Creative Industries
School of Computing, Engineering & Digital Technologies
School of Health & Life Sciences
School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Law
Teesside University International Business School
University departments
Other:
Campus Masterplan:
Teesside University has invested £280 million in its campus to enhance the student experience and support the local community.Strong commitment to equality and diversity:
Recognized as a top employer for its commitment to inclusivity.Nationally recognized for its services to business:
Providing impactful partnerships with local and global organizations.Located in a vibrant and affordable region:
Offering a unique blend of urban and rural experiences.Entry requirements
Entry requirements
GCSE (or standard equivalent) in English and maths grade 4 (C) or above.
First degree (minimum of a 2:2). In exceptional cases prospective if you do not meet this criterion but are able to demonstrate suitable significant experience and/or further study, you may be considered for the course.
A Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) or Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (ProfGradCertEd), or suitable equivalent teaching qualification (eg hold QTS via award only route).
