The SPIRE assignment is primarily designed to engage you in a critical study of an aspect of diversity covered in the taught course. It should take a philosophical approach and you will be expected to discuss and link theoretical and practical educational issues.

• Choose a child to study on your school experience who links with one of the aspects taught in the course and set up a reflective journal
• Conduct a child study through observation of the child, looking at their work, talking to the child, the teacher, the TA and possibly the parents.
• Undertake a literature review of your chosen area
• Present evidence from your child study and critically evaluate it in the light of the general research in the area
• Reflect on the implications for your future practice