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Behavioural Issues in Schools PgCert

About the course

This course will enable you to develop your understanding of concepts, theories and approaches to school/college student behaviour identified as challenging in some respect, know how to assess and address such behaviour, and develop the skills to improve aspects of institutional provision in ways that will support improved behaviour and, hence, learning and achievement also.

You will be studying on a course specifically designed for education professionals, which is focused on:

  • approaches to understanding problematic student behaviour in the context in which it occurs
  • ways in which the learning environment influences behaviour and learning
  • methods of assessing and addressing problematic behaviour and, thus, enhancing learning
  • ways to audit school/college provision that relates in some way to young people’s behaviour, and highlight areas for development
  • approaches to designing, implementing and evaluating plans to bring about such development.

This is an online version of the course. All the materials are available through the University’s website so you will be able to study the whole course at a distance. Support from course tutors is available through the web site, by email or by telephone.

  • Apply Via - DIRECT ENTRY
  • Course Level - Postgraduate
  • Campus Location - Distance Learning
  • Start Dates - Feb,Oct
  • Duration - 1 Year
  • Attendance - Part-time distance learning
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Why choose this course?

  • Study on a course designed for education professionals, which will help equip you to meet a diverse range of learning needs within your teaching environment, and to support your colleagues
  • Explore course content highly relevant to mainstream and special school practitioners alike, focusing on behavioural and learning needs of children and young people, and how potential barriers to learning can be removed
  • Develop your understanding of concepts, theories and approaches to student behaviour, behaviour management and inclusion in schools and on your potential for influencing change
  • Gain insight into challenging behaviours – causes and appropriate responses
  • Benefit from a qualification that could lead you into more specialist roles in Education (such as SENCO) and/or further study (eg the National Award for SEN Co-ordinators), and may also be used as the basis for a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) claim into an MA Education course (Level 7).
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Unit Information - What will I learn?

Units

  • Addressing Challenging Pupil Behaviour In Schools (Distance Learning) (EDC087-6) Compulsory
  • Understanding Pupil Behaviour In Schools (Distance Learning) (EDC085-6) Compulsory

How will I be assessed?

Each unit in this course has its own assessment. Wherever possible, the specific focus of assignments is negotiated individually between the unit tutor and the student, within the parameters of the unit, in order to ensure that the assignment meets the personal and professional needs of the student. The course provides students with a carefully planned and coherent sequence of learning opportunities that facilitate their development via diagnostic, formative and summative assessments. There are six assessments across the two units which are designed to evaluate understanding of theoretical concepts through their application in a practical context. These assessments progress from assessing critical understanding of theory, research, practice and policy at local and national level in the area of young peoples behaviour in educational institutions, to assessment of individual difficulties and planning of provision, to an audit of institutional policy, provision and practice, and, finally, to the development of some aspect of provision for young people whose behaviour is seen as challenging and/or otherwise problematic, together with critical evaluation of this. The assessments test the ability to construct a reasoned, sustained and coherent argument, and to articulate it fluently. Students are required to demonstrate an appropriate level of research, of independent argument, and to reference in an appropriate way. They will also provide evidence of knowledge and understanding, allow students the opportunity to express their individual responses to a topic or issue, and to demonstrate research into a given topic. Through the assessments designed for units, students will practise and reinforce skills in information technology and information retrieval (e.g. word processing, internet and electronic journal searching), quantitative and qualitative data handling, skills using IT, together with Key Skills and skills associated with conventional academic tasks. Unit assessment is based on specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The assessment must be passed for students to complete the unit. The unit templates state clearly the aims, objectives and learning outcomes of the unit, and delineate the criteria of assessment for each outcome. The unit assessment feedback forms refer back to the criteria for M-level, and offer detailed comment to the student on the assessment piece. Both units must be passed (credited) at the appropriate level to achieve the qualification. In summary: - Units are assessed by the production of evidence to meet the unit outcomes specified for the Level of award for which the student is enrolled, and meeting the appropriate Level Criteria as specified in the Handbook. All outcomes must be met for a unit to be credited. Students must submit for a unit within one year of starting it. There is a formal requirement to request deferral to the Course Board (Assessment) after the conclusion of teaching for the unit. Any deferral is subject to UoB regulations.

Entry Requirements

  • UK
  • EU
  • International

Applicants should have a good undergraduate degree at Honours level, or equivalent.

To apply for a place on a postgraduate course (MA/MSc/MBA) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good first degree and the required English language qualification

Find out more about specific entry requirements for your country

To apply for a postgraduate degree (MA/MSc/MBA/LLM) at the University of Bedfordshire you should have a good honours degree (or equivalent qualification) in an appropriate subject from a recognised university or HE institution.

We will also consider candidates with other relevant qualifications or appropriate work experience.

You also need to have the required English language qualification

Contact your country’s International Admissions Team for more information.

 

Course participants will need to:

  • have qualified teacher status (QTS);
  • be practising teachers working in the area of special educational needs provision in schools;
  • study EDC085-6 in advance of EDC087-6;
  • have regular (i.e. several times a week) access to a computer.

How will this course improve my career prospects?

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Fees and funding

  • UK / EU
  • International

The standard fee for a Postgraduate Certificate for the Academic Year 2019/20 is £2.447

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

Scholarship Available

The University of Bedfordshire is proud of its alumni and is delighted to offer a tuition fee discount for those who choose to continue or return to the University for on campus Postgraduate level studies.

We offer a 20% discount on full and part-time Masters courses to those who were successful in completing an Honours Degree with the University of Bedfordshire, DMU’s Bedford campus or the University of Luton.

  • Terms and Conditions

Fees are £4,000

The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees by no more than inflation.

Alternatively if you have any questions around fees and funding, please email admission@beds.ac.uk

 

Extra Costs

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Bedfordshire is a small county with lots to offer.

However you enjoy spending your free time, you won’t have to look far in Bedfordshire to find somewhere to relax, socialise or explore the great outdoors. 

We are also conveniently located around 30 minutes by train from London, offering you the city experience with a homely feel.

Bedfordshire offers:

  • A range of pubs, clubs and restaurants
  • High street and independent shopping
  • Museums, galleries and theatres - and our own University Theatre
  • Entertainment centres
  • Stunning countryside
  • Professional sport and world-class facilities
  • Headquarters of a number of notable UK and international companies
  • Luton International Carnival and Bedford River Festival

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We also have campuses in Aylesbury and Milton Keynes

How to Apply

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UK students applying for most postgraduate degrees at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form

International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online

Find out more about how to apply as an International student

International students applying for a full-time postgraduate degree at the University of Bedfordshire should apply direct using our admissions form or via our representatives in your home country. You can also apply online

Find out more about how to apply as an International student

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