N.B: The admission for this Extended Diploma Program is done only when the Diploma program is completed.
Overview
The aim of this Graduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs is to provide substantial theoretical and practical continuing professional development to teachers working with students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
This programme is open to all serving teachers who are employed in a position and who provide Special Education Teaching in recognised Primary schools, Post-Primary schools, and other recognised Educational Services. Teachers serving in special schools and special classes are also eligible to apply. The programme is designed specifically to assist teachers in meeting the learning and teaching needs of students with special educational needs. Potential applicants must therefore have a teaching role in relation to students with special educational needs.
It provides a broad overview of special education and provision in the worldview context. In addition to offering an in-depth exploration of an SEN area of choice (Autism, Dyslexia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Mild General Learning Disabilities, Emotional & Behavioural Disorders, Down syndrome, etc.) for each participant.
Detailed Programme Facts
Deadline and start date:
A student can apply at any time for this programme, there is no deadline.
Duration description:
150 hours
Delivery mode:
Regular / Online
Developing the Carrier
Alternative you can find employment in any of these areas:
SEN Teaching Assistant
Teaching Assistant
Foster Carer
Children and Families Support Worker
Learning Mentor
With further study, learners could become a fully qualified SEN or mainstream teacher, or interested in related careers that would require further study, including:
- Communication Support Worker
- Early Years Tutor
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant
- Portage Home Visitor
Course Content:
Learning Disability
Phase 1: Understanding Learning Disabilities
Phase 2: Identifying Students with LDs
Phase 3: Making sense of the IEPs
Phase 4: Understanding Service Locations
Phase 5: Learning the Right Teaching Strategies
Phase 6: Helping Students with Word Identification Problems
Phase 7: Helping Students with Reading Comprehension Problems
Phase 8: Helping Students with Written Expression Problems
Phase 9: Helping Students with Math Reasoning and Calculation Problems
Phase 10: Modifying Your Classroom
Phase 11: Managing Student Behavior
Phase 12: Linking Home and School
ADHD
Phase 1: Understanding Students With ADHD
Phase 2: The Diagnostic Process
Phase 3: Are They Putting in the Effort?
Phase 4: ADHD and Brain Activation
Phase 5: ADHD and Activity Level
Phase 6: Attention and ADHD
Phase 7: The Emotional Impact of ADHD
Phase 8: Memory
Phase 9: Problem-Solving for Academic Performance
Phase 10: Classroom Beliefs and Rules
Phase 11: Preplanning and Facilitating an ADHD-Friendly Classroom
Phase 12: Student Self-Reliance
Autism
Phase 1: Meet your Students with Autism
Phase 2: Understand the Common Characteristics of HFA/AS
Phase 3: Discover How Your Students Think
Phase 4: Nurture Students’ Social Skills
Phase 5: Encourage Language Reciprocity
Phase 6: Work With Sensory Sensitivities
Phase 7: Nurture Special Interests
Phase 8: Encourage Homework Completion
Phase 9: Counter Runaway Emotions and Meltdowns
Phase 10: Redirect Violent Fixations
Phase 11: Foster Attentiveness
Phase 12: Plan for the Future