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Additional Support for Learning (Visual Impairment) – (M.Ed.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 72 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This programme aims to meet the professional development needs of teachers working with children and young people who have a visual impairment. Participants may work in a variety of settings ranging from separate specialised contexts to inclusive mainstream placements.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
* develop and apply knowledge, skills and attitudes in cooperative working and consultancy with colleagues, professionals, families/carers of learners and with learners themselves;
* become familiar with the effects of a range of ocular and cerebral visual impairments and be able, through the use of structured observation or standardised tests, to identify the thresholds of functional vision or blindness of their pupils;
* be able to contribute to the multi-agency process of assessment and target-setting for pupils with visual impairment;
* be able to plan and teach programmes using appropriate learning media.
Contents
Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, small-group discussions and skill-development sessions. An emphasis will be placed on experiential learning and course members will be encouraged to share feelings and experiences, with opportunities being presented for the practice and review of relevant skills.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
Normally a good honours degree (2:1), or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Employment or relevant educational experience will also be considered.
Teaching qualification; GTC registration for Scottish school teachers. TOFE for Further Education teachers.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also meet the College language requirements.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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