Stand Alone Module: Specific Learning Difficulties 2
Programme Overview
Specific Learning Difficulties 2 - Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder
The SLD2 module aims to develop an awareness of the theory relating to SLD in the area of Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/Developmental Coordination Disorder, and to become knowledgeable of appropriate assessment, teaching and learning pedagogies in the provision of inclusive education for learners with SLDs. This module is delivered using online components and face-to-face workshops.
Applications and Selections
Applications for January 2024 are now closed.
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
23rd January 2023
A Level Grades ()
Average intake
15
QQI/FET FETAC Entry Routes
Closing Date
15th December 2023
NFQ level
Level 9
Mode of study
ECTS weighting
15
Award
Stand Alone Module: Specific Learning Difficulties 2
CAO
Programme code
Programme Outline
Commencement Date: Monday 23rd January 2024
Online Workshop Date: Saturday 27th January 2024
As well as Specific Learning Difficulties 2, 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:
- Autism
- Behaviours that Challenge
- Educational Research Methods
- General Learning Disabilities
- Inclusion for Learning
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Specific Learning Difficulties 1 - Communication, Speech and Language Difficulties and Dyslexia
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
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