Golwg o Gampws Singleton gan gynnwys Parc Singleton a’r traeth, gyda’r môr yn ymestyn i’r gorwel

Dr Dai Thomas

Uwch-ddarlithydd, Education and Childhood Studies

d.v.thomas@abertawe.ac.uk

Siaradwr Cymraeg Canolradd

435
Pedwerydd Llawr
Adeilad Keir Hardie
Campws Singleton

Ar gael ar gyfer Goruchwyliaeth Ôl-raddedig

Trosolwg

Dechreuodd Dai ei yrfa fel athro Daearyddiaeth mewn ysgolion uwchradd ym 1996 yng ngogledd a de Cymru cyn symud i'r sector darpariaeth amgen yn 2004 fel athro cefnogi ymddygiad yn gweithio gyda dysgwyr a oedd yn arddangos amryw o ADY ac wedi'u gwahardd neu a oedd mewn perygl o gael eu gwahardd yn barhaol o addysg CA2 i CA4. Ers symud i addysg uwch yn 2015, mae Dai wedi addysgu ar raglenni gradd addysg israddedig ac ôl-raddedig gan gynnwys y rhai hynny sy'n cynnig datblygiad proffesiynol i athrawon a chynorthwywyr addysgu ac mae wedi goruchwylio nifer o draethodau ymchwil MA ar draws amrywiaeth o bynciau.

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Anghenion Dysgu Ychwanegol
Effaith grwpio dysgwyr
Cynnwys
Anghenion Dysgu Penodol/Dyslecsia
Ymddygiad
Darpariaeth amgen
Cynorthwywyr Addysgu

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Diddordebau Addysgu

Mae Dai wedi addysgu modiwlau ar nifer o raglenni israddedig ac ôl-raddedig o ran ADY ac addysg gynhwysol gan gynnwys y BA (Anrh.) Addysg, yr MA Addysg a llwybr ADY MA Addysg (Cymru).

Ymchwil

Goruchwyliaeth

Untitled (cyfredol)

PhD

Goruchwyliwr arall: Dr Michelle Brinn

Modiwlau a Addysgir

ED-M02 Additional learning needs, Excellence in Practice

This module will focus on leading whole-setting approaches to Additional Learning Needs. The module will require students to reflect on how change can be implemented to improve inclusive education across their settings. Students will deconstruct examples of best practice and reflect on how these may be applied to their own setting. Students will gain understanding of how they can lead positive change in their settings to enhance inclusive practice. Students will develop the skills needed to show excellence in practice as an ALNCo.
ED-M09 Inclusive Classroom Practice

This module will allow students to engage in the key debates around Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and inclusion in the classroom. The module will combine theories of ALN with research on best practice. Students will use up-to-date theory and debate to think critically about ALN in Wales and how it applies practically in the classrooms from school through to further education (FE). Therefore, students will gain a well-rounded understanding of both theory and practice in ALN. The students will develop the ability to think critically about the current discourse and apply their knowledge to classroom practice. Furthermore, students will be encouraged to collaborate and share best practice in the field of ALN and inclusion.
ED-M10 Leadership and Management of ALN

This module will focus on the coaching and leadership skills required to be an effective ALNCo under the ALNET. The module and will require detailed reflection on areas of personal strength and areas for development. Case study scenarios will be used to explore the functions and responsibilities of the Additional Learning Needs Coordinator (ALNCo) in relation to children, families and inter-professional working. Students will be required to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of appropriate setting wide intervention strategies to support those with ALN.
ED-M20 Responding to the Effects of Poverty and Disadvantage in Education

Over a third of children and young people live in Wales are living in poverty today. Poverty and disadvantage impacts on the lives of pupils, students, families, staff and communities. This module aims to develop students¿ understanding of poverty and disadvantage, and how these impact on learning and development. It feeds in to radical changes in ongoing changes to educational policy in Wales. This module will allow students to critically reflect on their own experiences and how they personally perceive poverty and disadvantage. Students will be asked to critically reflect on the ways in which their educational settings measure learning and development and whether this supports the ongoing issues related to poverty and disadvantage. Finally, this module supports students to be creative in their approach in supporting learners in their chosen educational setting and the barriers they may face along the way, thus enabling them to think about new ways of working in Wales.
ED-M21 Curriculum Leadership and Innovation

This module explores theories of leadership and innovation with specific focus on the Curriculum for Wales. Students will critically evaluate different approaches to leadership and apply those theories to their own professional settings and contexts. Furthermore, the context of leadership within the Curriculum for Wales will be explored with emphasis on understanding dispersed leadership and management of Areas of Learning and Experience with reference to teacher agency and responsibility. The module will also draw upon key philosophical and theoretical debates regarding pedagogical theory and allow students to explore their application within their own educational settings and contexts. Additionally, the module will draw upon innovative strategies for curriculum, design, implementation and management and allow students to reflect on their application within heir own educational settings and contexts.
EDN203 Additional Learning Needs

This module considers how additional learning needs (ALN) and special educational needs (SEN) are defined within legislation, statutory regulations and guidance. Current ALN/SEN policy and practice is explored. Implications of divergence in practice between Wales and the rest of the United Kingdom are considered. The module provides an opportunity to study the prevalence, etiology and management of a range of ALN/SEN. Contentious ALN/SEN related issues are highlighted and discussed.
EDPM19 Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion

This module will allow students to engage in the key debates around Additional Learning Needs (ALN) and inclusion. Students will use up-to-date theory and debate to think critically about ALN both in Wales and internationally. The module will combine theories of ALN with research on best practice. Therefore, students will gain a well-rounded understanding of both theory and practice in ALN. The module will be structured around three main topics: Inclusion, ALN policy and best practice in ALN. For each area the students will develop the ability to think critically about the current discourse and apply their knowledge to working with people with ALN in educational contexts.

Hanes Gyrfa

Athro Daearyddiaeth Ysgol Uwchradd, Cymru

1996 - 2004
Athro Cefnogi Ymddygiad CA2 - CA4, Cymru

2004 - 2014
Uwch-ddarlithydd mewn Addysg (ADY), Prifysgol Wrecsam

2015 - 2022

Rolau Eraill

Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Marjon Plymouth

2023 - 2027
Arholwr Allanol , Prifysgol Middlesex

2020 - 2024
Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Swydd Stafford

2017 - 2021
Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Teesside

2016 - 2019

Dr Dai Thomas

Cyfeiriad ebost

Welsh language proficiency

Trosolwg

Meysydd Arbenigedd

Uchafbwyntiau Gyrfa

Goruchwyliaeth

Untitled (cyfredol)

Modiwlau a Addysgir

ED-M02 Additional learning needs, Excellence in Practice

ED-M09 Inclusive Classroom Practice

ED-M10 Leadership and Management of ALN

ED-M20 Responding to the Effects of Poverty and Disadvantage in Education

ED-M21 Curriculum Leadership and Innovation

EDN203 Additional Learning Needs

EDPM19 Additional Learning Needs and Inclusion

Hanes Gyrfa

Athro Daearyddiaeth Ysgol Uwchradd, Cymru

Athro Cefnogi Ymddygiad CA2 - CA4, Cymru

Uwch-ddarlithydd mewn Addysg (ADY), Prifysgol Wrecsam

Rolau Eraill

Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Marjon Plymouth

Arholwr Allanol , Prifysgol Middlesex

Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Swydd Stafford

Arholwr Allanol, Prifysgol Teesside