A critical analysis of the local, national and international context of inclusive education

A critical analysis of the local, national and international context of inclusive education

Here you are required to provide a report under the topic of “The Context for Inclusive Education”, you are supposed ensure that it covers all the aims of this unit that are listed aspects:

• Critical analysis of the local and national context of inclusive education
• How background legislation, policies and evidence set the context of inclusion
• The peak of incidence disabilities affect pupil’s L&D
• Impact of evidence based intervention and practice on SEN

Instructions 

Critical analysis 1: The Context for Inclusive Education (3000 words or equivalent)

Assignment Overview

For this assignment you have to write a paper entitled, ‘Critical analysis 1: The Context for Inclusive Education’. Your paper should demonstrate a critical analysis of the local and national context of inclusive education; how background legislation, policies and evidence set the context for inclusion, how high incidence disabilities affect pupils’ learning and development and the impact of evidence based intervention and practice on SEN provision. Assignment Objectives When writing your assignment, you should ensure that it covers the overall aims of this unit, namely to equip delegates with a comprehensive understanding of the background legislation, policies and evidence that set the context to inclusion and SEN provision, together with an appreciation of high incidence disabilities and how these affect pupils` learning and development. Structure Although the exact structure can be varied and we would encourage you to adopt a structure that suits you, but the one you do adopt should be one that:

• · Provides a clear and logical structure to your assignment and the argument(s)it contains. · Uses headings / sub-headings that are useful to the reader.
• · Organises material according to the headings you use.
• · Provides a clear introduction to the task and summarises your findings and /or conclusions at the end.
• · Use appendices to include some of the more descriptive elements of the approaches to ensure your assignment covers more critical debate. It may be helpful to consider 3 parts to this assignment, which will be informed by all of the reading and activities you have covered in the module.

Part A – A critical analysis of the local and national context of inclusive education. Aim to:

(i) analyse how the statutory and regulatory policy context for SEN and disability equality (education, health and care) sets the context for inclusion.

(ii) critically evaluate the published literature on inclusive education in relation to your own beliefs and your experiences as a practitioner in your setting.

Part B – The breadth and complexity of the causes of underachievement. Aim to:

(i) analyse how high incidence SEND, including mental health needs, can affect pupils’ development, learning and participation.

(ii) summarise your understanding of how a learner can be affected by the learning environment, teaching approaches and the physical and social environment.