Understanding and Supporting Behaviour (Taught)

The 2015 Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (DfE/DoH) outlines the need for schools and teachers to understand the social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) that can lead to behavioural difficulties.

This course helps teachers to develop their knowledge and understanding of current research and best practice in this area.

This is a new and innovative postgraduate course that will enable you to study and research current and relevant issues concerning SEMH and its relationship to challenging behaviour.

It is suitable for teachers and allied professionals working within educational settings who wish to deepen and extend their knowledge of behaviour, SEMH and inclusion.

The course will allow you to develop skills to reflect critically on your own practice and current research. It will enable you to contribute to school development and strategic vision concerning behaviour and SEMH.

CORE MODULES
Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
Critical Approaches to Inclusive Education
To engage with theories of inclusion and personalised learning.
To critically evaluate personalised learning practice in schools and educational settings.
To develop approaches to inclusive planning, teaching and assessment that ensures accessibility, challenge
and achievability for all pupils.
Exploring Behaviour: Theories and perspectives for practice

Due to the practical nature of the programme there are no examinations. The Postgraduate Certificate in Understanding and Supporting Behaviour is assessed by coursework.

Each module assessment will typically be a single submission portfolio of 5,000 words or equivalent.

Assessment tasks will involve critical reflection, professional work-based tasks and critical engagement with research and current thinking in SEMH.