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FSC2522 A Guide for Differentiating for Children with Additional Educational Needs

Course Description

“A Guide for Differentiating for Children with Additional Educational Needs” is an online summer course tailored for educators who are committed to supporting the diverse learning needs of children with AEN. This course offers an in-depth exploration of assessment methods, interventions, and differentiation strategies necessary for catering to the unique educational requirements of pupils. By focusing on inclusion within the framework of the ‘Inclusive Education Framework’ and other crucial documents, participants will learn how to effectively integrate support strategies for autistic learners, children with Down Syndrome (DS), those experiencing behavioural and physical difficulties, and children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD), as well as strategies for nurturing gifted learners.

  • Focused Support Strategies: Gain insight into supporting autistic learners, children with DS, pupils with behavioural and physical difficulties, and children with SLDs.
  • Comprehensive Understanding of AEN: Develop a deep understanding of various types of AEN and their manifestations in classroom settings.
  • Practical Differentiation Techniques: Learn to implement effective differentiation strategies and create Individual Education Plans (IEP) to support diverse learners.
  • Collaboration and Inclusion: Enhance skills in collaborating with teachers, parents, and professionals to support children with AEN, fostering an inclusive educational environment.
  • School Self-Evaluation (SSE) Process: Engage in the SSE process to improve educational outcomes for pupils with AEN, focusing on the development and evaluation of School Improvement Plans (SIP).

This course is designed for primary school teachers, special education teachers, educational leaders, and any educators seeking effective strategies to differentiate instruction for children with AEN. It is particularly beneficial for those looking to enhance their ability to support diverse learners through informed, research-based interventions and collaboration.

Enrol today and take a significant step towards fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2522
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: Tuesday, 1st July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Proficient
Qualification: Certificate

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Course Information

EPV Days – this course is approved by the Dept. of Education for qualification of EPV days. The more courses you select, the more EPV days you receive:

  • 1 online course – 3 EPV days entitlement
  • 2 online courses – 4 EPV days entitlement
  • 3 online courses – 5 EPV days entitlement

Requirements: All our courses are run in accordance with the Department of Education and Skills criteria.

Training Period: Courses begin on Tuesday, 1st July 2025 at 9:00am and must be completed by Friday, 22nd August 2025 at 5.00pm.

Course Length: Each course requires approximately 20 hours of study including time to complete any assessments.

Support: The Discussion forums are facilitated by expert moderators.

Course Fees: Courses may be purchased either online or by phone.

  • One course €69
  • Two courses €89
  • Three courses €99

Questions and Support: Our Support team are on hand to answer all your queries, either by phone, live chat or e-mail.

Certification: When you have successfully completed your course, you will receive your CPD Certificate.

Course Content

Module 1: Classroom Support for Autistic Children

  • Understanding the importance of inclusion for autistic learners within the context of the ‘Inclusive Education Framework’ and other key documents.
  • Identifying various types of Additional Educational Needs (AEN) including autism, to inform school improvement plans.
  • Gaining awareness and understanding of autism and its manifestation in classroom settings.
  • Evaluating and implementing support strategies and interventions for autistic learners based on recent research and guidelines.

Module 2: Classroom Support for Children With Down Syndrome (DS)

  • Recognizing the significance of including children with DS in the classroom.
  • Defining DS and understanding the specific challenges these children face in learning environments.
  • Implementing effective strategies to support learners with DS, including creating Individual Education Plans (IEP).
  • Collaborating with teachers, parents, and professionals to support children with DS, informed by various research and guidelines.

Module 3: Classroom Support For Children with Behavioural and Physical Difficulties

  • Understanding and defining physical disabilities (PD) and behavioural difficulties (BD) with references to guidelines and informational resources.
  • Recognizing the impact of PD and BD on teaching, learning, and student well-being.
  • Implementing supports and strategies for children with PD and BD and collaborating effectively with parents and other professionals.

Module 4: Classroom Support for Children with Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

  • Becoming aware of the prevalence of SLDs and the importance of inclusion for learners with SLDs such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and dyspraxia/DCD.
  • Understanding and recognizing the challenges faced by children with SLDs.
  • Familiarizing with and implementing research-based strategies to support the needs of children with SLDs and collaborating with other stakeholders.

Module 5: Classroom Support for Children Who are Gifted

  • Understanding the need for including gifted learners in classroom settings and defining giftedness.
  • Identifying challenges faced by gifted learners and implementing strategies to support their needs.
  • Familiarizing with the Special Education Teaching Allocation model and educational planning for gifted learners.
  • Engaging in the process of School Self-Evaluation (SSE) to improve learning outcomes for pupils with AEN, including drafting and evaluating School Improvement Plans (SIP) with a focus on AEN.

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  • 7. Start Training

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  • 8. Receive Certificate

    Once you have completed your training and all the required steps outlined in the course, you’ll be able to request your certificate to download / print and progress to your next course.

Frequently Asked Questions

The course completion requirements are as follows:

You are required to post two comments to the forum post at the end of each module throughout the course. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

Your progression from module to module is contingent on the successful completion of these assignments.

The end of course reflective assignment must demonstrate achievement of the course’s stated learning outcomes.

You will be required to complete a minimum of 10 hours online and an additional 10 hours either online or offline

If you signed up for your course online you will have received an email with login details to start your training. Please check your spam/junk email folder as it may have landed in there.

All our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course so please allow up to 2 weeks for the grade and feedback for the End of Course assignment.

The courses contain 5 modules each of which is made up of individual lessons.

You are required to engage with the course for a total of 20 hours (10 Hours online is mandatory and the remaining 10 hours can be online or offline for other learning activities)

Yes you can decide to do either. It is up to you what way you want to complete the course, once you demonstrate engagement for a total of 20 hours (10 of these must be online)

You are required to post to the forum posts at the end of each module throughout the course. You will need to post two comments. Each contribution is required to be at least 100 words.

This is usually caused by not meeting the criteria for completing the previous module, in particular posting at least two contributions to the course forum.

The minimum word count is to be no less than 300 words and not more than 500 words.

Naturally, like most courses, it is only possible to evaluate your grade when you have completed the course.

There is two parts to the assessment:

<strong>1. Meeting the Minimum Criteria:</strong> You are required to complete all 5 modules, regularly contribute to the course forum after each module (at least 2 meaningful contributions per module).

<strong>2. Assignments:</strong> You must complete Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and posts to the forums at the end of each module, as well as an overall End of Course Assignment. Once you have met each of these conditions, you should qualify for your EPV days and receiving your Flúirse certificate of completion.

You’ll be glad to hear that ALL our course facilitators monitor the progress of every teacher on their respective course and will always inform them before the course closing date if they do not appear to have met the above criteria for any reason.

More questions? Check our FAQ Section.

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