Course Description
QQI Level 5 Children With Additional Needs Module Online
Chevron College
The purpose of the Children With Additional Needs module is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence in the practices and principles underpinning the role of a Special Needs Assistant to enable the learner to work effectively under direction in a special needs assisting capacity.
Learning Outcomes
- Explore the history of special needs in Ireland
- Examine the Legislation and Policy development relating to children with additional needs
- Discuss strategies to ensure that a strong focus on play/recreation remains a core principle and a distinguishing characteristic of school age childcare settings
- Outline a range of special needs conditions and impairments relating to children
- Discuss a range of roles, responsibilities and support services available to children with additional needs
- Use a range of approaches in interactions with children with special needs
- Apply good practice with children with additional needs
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities mindful of the safety, welfare and well-being of all children
- Learn to take responsibility for own learning within a multidisciplinary team evaluating processes which lead to co-operation and effective communication within the team
- Evaluate own practice to inform understanding relating to children with special needs, leading to an awareness of social, ethical and legal issues in relation to the education and care
Assessment Method
- Project 100%
| Course Code | 5N2396 |
| College Name | Chevron College |
| Course Category | Childcare, Education |
| Course Type | Distance Learning |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Course Location | Ireland |
| Course Fee | 295 |
| Course Duration | 2 Months |
| Course Times | You can complete this course within 2 months and can commence the course at any time of the year. If you need to extend this period for any reason during or near the end of the course, you can request your extension with your tutor. |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Title of Awarding | QQI level 5 minor award - 5N2396 |
| Entry Requirements | No particular skills, knowledge or competence will be required of you for successful completion of this course. However you will be expected to have a minimum of Level 4 Certificate standard of education or equivalent together with a strong interest in the provision of quality care and education for children, this is not mandatory. It is essential that you have competence in written and spoken English, along with computer literacy skills. |
| Career Path | Childcare Practitioner; Childminding; Progression to further education. |
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