Action Learning for Teaching in a Specialist Area of Disability

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 5
Unit No:
J/505/0756
Credits:
15
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

None

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the impact of a specific impairment on teaching and learning.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Analyse a specific impairment and the related support needs of disabled learners.
  • 1.2
    Explain ways of adjusting practice for learners with a specific impairment.
  • 1.3
    Evaluate specific support within an organisation for learners with a specific impairment.
2

Understand how to investigate effective practice in a specialist area of disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse ways to include disabled learners in an investigation.
  • 2.2
    Explain ethical considerations when involving disabled learners.
  • 2.3
    Evaluate a range of action learning research methods.
3

Be able to investigate practice in a specialist area of disability.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Develop a focus for investigation.
  • 3.2
    Design and implement an action plan to support the investigation.
  • 3.3
    Evaluate the practice of other teachers in your area of interest.
  • 3.4
    Report the findings of the investigation.
  • 3.5
    Analyse ways in which findings from an investigation can be used to develop own professional practice.