Course Modules

This module explores current understanding about teaching pupils and adults on the autism spectrum across the age range (0-25 years), and evaluates approaches to teaching and learning that promote inclusive practice. The module will encourage you to develop your knowledge […]

This module is designed to support those who are working on programmes or professional learning activities geared to promoting awareness of mental health in schools. Topics include a review of relevant policy documents and guidance; indicators of mental ill-health disorders;

This module supports you to become an agent of change within your workplace. You will consider theoretical frameworks that have a clear focus on the place of practitioner research as a tool for improving practice.

This module offers you the opportunity to explore the research and evidence base surrounding mindsets to foster a growth mindset culture within your classroom, work environment or school. Indicative module content includes a critical interrogation of theoretical and empirical research;

This module supports you to become an agent of change within your workplace. You will consider theoretical frameworks that have a clear focus on the place of practitioner research as a tool for improving practice.

This module explores the relationship between faith and reason. When are beliefs justified? Are some beliefs beyond rational explanation? Why do people hold such beliefs? What cultural assumptions inform the way that we think about belief, reason and God?

This module introduces you to the academic analysis of politics, where you will gain an understanding of politics both as an activity and as a discipline. The module also focuses on the space of politics, and the conceptual approaches, ideology,

This module aims to develop your subject knowledge, enthusiasm for and enjoyment of English, mathematics and science. You will begin to develop a critical understanding of the distinctive features of each subject area and the research concerning children’s learning in

This module introduces the relevant curriculum documentation and its interdependence, with a study of the development of children as speakers, listeners, readers and writers across the foundation and primary age range. It will familiarise you with using the documents to

This module examines the research and other evidence that has influenced the curriculum guidance for the foundation stage (CGFS), national curriculum (NC) and the national literacy strategy (NLS). This may include, for example, the work of Usha Goswami on phonological