Programme Overview

Specific Learning Difficulties 1 - Communication, Speech and Language Difficulties and Dyslexia 

The Specific Learning Difficulties 1 module aims to develop an awareness of the theory relating to SLD in the area of communication, speech and language difficulties and dyslexia, and to become knowledgeable of appropriate assessment, teaching and learning pedagogies in the provision of inclusive education for learners with SLDs.  The module is delivered using online components as well as face-to-face workshops.

Applications and Selections

Who Teaches this Programme

Requirements and Assessment

Continuous assessment will apply throughout the module. It will combine coursework on relevant aspects of Special Educational Needs with e-tivities, discussion boards, portfolio/project-based learning, literature reviews and case studies, which will be carried out within an appropriate educational context during the academic year. The concept of the ‘reflective practitioner’ will be a basic criterion permeating all forms of assessment.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

Level 8 Undergraduate degree or equivalent.


Additional Requirements

Duration

Nine Weeks

Next start date

October 2024

A Level Grades ()

Average intake

15

QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes

Closing Date

August 2024

NFQ level

Level 9

Mode of study

ECTS weighting

15

Award

Stand Alone Module: Specific Learning Difficulties 1

CAO

Programme code

Programme Outline

Commencement date and Online Workshop date TBC

As well as Specific Learning Difficulties 1, the Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity at ATU St Angelas has developed an suite of additional modules at postgraduate level in the following specific interest areas:

Completion of two modules from the above suite of modules (30 ECTS) = Postgraduate Certificate
Completion of four modules from the above suite of modules (60 ECTS) = Postgraduate Diploma
Participants may progress to Masters level on successful completion (an honours standard) of three modules from those listed above which must include the on-line blended learning module on Educational Research Methods.

Further Education

Participants may progress to Masters level on successful completion of three modules which must include the online blended learning module: Educational Research Methods. The exit award will be a Master of Arts in Professional Studies in Special Educational Needs.

Why Choose This Programme?

Career Opportunities

Who’s Suited to This Programme

This module is suited to a wide range of participants from a variety of settings, including:

  • Classroom teachers
  • Graduates who wish to do a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and are awaiting a place on the programme
  • Qualified teachers who are seeking full-time employment
  • Employees within the Health Service Executive who work with learners with Special Educational Needs
  • Principals, managers and Department Inspectorate
  • Employees and Managers within Early Childhood Education sector
  • Classroom assistants (including cuntóirí teanga)
  • Educational Psychologists
  • Learning Support Tutors
  • Speech and Language Therapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Parents and Family Members involved in the care of learners with special educational needs
  • Any others involved in the training or educational needs of learners with special educational needs

Learning Outcomes

 

Work Placement

Study Abroad

Related Student Organisations

Programme Fees

Fees: EU

€900

Fees: Tuition

Fees: Student levy

Fees: Non EU

 

Fees can be paid securely through our Online Payment Facility

Find out More

Ms Emer Feeney
Centre for Special Educational Needs, Inclusion and Diversity,
School of Education,
ATU St Angelas,
Clogherevagh,
Co. Sligo, F91 C634

T: +353(0)71 9195552
E: emer.feeney@atu.ie

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