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Develop your knowledge of gender and diversity within an educational context. Discuss and debate how policy translates to practice. Gain credits to transfer towards obtaining a full master's degree.
This short course is ideal for teachers, SENCOs, or other educational and care professionals who want to develop their knowledge and understanding of gender and diversity within educational contexts. It strives to meet the needs of professionals from a range of environments including, although not limited to, primary, secondary, Further Education, and Higher Education. It may also be suitable for those who work in diverse learning environments such as Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) settings or alternative provision.
The Gender and Diversity short course investigates current and historic debate surrounding the inclusion of gender diverse students and staff in education, contextualised within legislative framework. You'll be introduced to the concept of gender diversity and the ways in which positive discourse can be facilitated, underpinned by the concepts behind inclusive policies in the UK education system.
You'll have the opportunity to discuss and debate how policy translates to practice in educational settings, identifying a range of barriers and challenges pertaining to gender inclusivity. Gender diversity will be explored critically in relation to racial, cultural, faith, and global perspectives and intersections. The course will also compare some of the current support models for gender diverse people within and beyond the education system.
The course is delivered over ten weeks, with a 3-hour session taking place on-campus in Sunderland each week.
Teaching and learning will involve seminars, tutorials, online support and communication, tutor-directed tasks, and self-directed study. The course will require you to reflect on your own setting or experience of education throughout. Engaging with the seminars and tutor-directed tasks, as well as self-directed study, are the keys to success on the course.
You'll be encouraged to proactively undertake independent reading to both supplement and consolidate learning.
We don’t currently display entry requirements for United States. Please contact the Student Admin team on studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk or 0191 515 3154.
To apply for this course, you must already hold an honours degree or equivalent.
The course fees vary depending on your status:
You may be eligible to receive this course fully funded through the UKSPF Sunderland Skills and Inclusion Programme.
To be eligible for this funding you will need to be employed by a Sunderland-based company.
For further information about funding opportunities, please email skills@sunderland.ac.uk.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
The Gender and Diversity module has equipped me with skills directly applicable to my role.
