Understanding Theories and Frameworks for Teaching Disabled Learners

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 5
Unit No:
Y/505/0759
Credits:
15
Guided learning hours:
40 hours

Assessment Guidance

None

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand key theories and research which inform the teaching and learning of disabled young people and adults.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Analyse how theories of learning inform teaching and learning practice in relation to disabled learners.
  • 1.2
    Explain the importance of research in the development of teaching and learning opportunities for disabled young people and adults.
2

Understand factors influencing inclusive practice for disabled learners.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Analyse how inclusive learning has been defined.
  • 2.2
    Explain the importance of inclusive learning for disabled learners.
  • 2.3
    Analyse the social model of disability and its impact on inclusive learning opportunities for disabled young people and adults.
  • 2.4
    Analyse how approaches to communication and language development influence inclusive practice in relation to disabled learners.
  • 2.5
    Describe the challenges involved in the implementation of a whole organisational approach to inclusive learning.
3

Understand the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on provision for disabled young people and adults.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse how national, regional and local policy influence provision for disabled young people and adults.
  • 3.2
    Explain how current legal requirements and national policies and guidance promote the rights and well-being of disabled learners.
  • 3.3
    Evaluate the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks on a local initiative relating to learning provision for disabled young people and adults.
4

Understand factors that influence the curriculum for disabled young people and adults.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Analyse how attitudes to disability, including social and cultural attitudes and faith and belief, influence learning opportunities for disabled young people and adults.
  • 4.2
    Analyse the impact of own attitudes on professional practice.
  • 4.3
    Explain how risk assessments influence the curriculum.
5

Understand how to work with others to support the needs of disabled learners.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Explain the role of organisations and networks that can offer services and support to disabled learners.
  • 5.2
    Explain ways to maintain relationships with parents, carers and others with an interest in the learner.
  • 5.3
    Analyse the skills needed to work collaboratively for the benefit of disabled learners.