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FSC2574: Supporting the Sensory Experience for SEN Students

Course Description

Enhance your understanding of sensory processing and its profound impact on SEN students with our online teacher summer course, “Supporting the Sensory Experience for SEN Students.” This course unfolds the complexities of sensory processing, offering insights into how sensory experiences influenc

e learning, emotional regulation, and behavior in the classroom. Participants will explore sensory systems, processing differences, and effective sensory-friendly practices to create inclusive and supportive learning environments.

  • Foundational Knowledge: Gain a solid understanding of sensory processing, including the different sensory systems and the science that underpins sensory experiences in children.
  • Recognize Sensory Processing Differences: Learn to identify sensory processing differences in students, understanding the spectrum from hypo to hyper-sensitivity and different sensory profiles.
  • Impact on Learning and Behavior: Discover how sensory processing affects learning, emotional regulation, and behavior, appreciating the critical role of sensory regulation in education.
  • Sensory-Friendly Practices: Acquire practical strategies for creating sensory-friendly classroom and school environments, adaptable to whole class, small group, and individual settings.

This course is ideal for teachers, special education teachers and school leaders who work with SEN students and are committed to understanding and improving

the sensory experiences of these learners.

Whether you are looking to enhance your classroom management strategies, develop sensory-friendly learning environments, or implement a whole school approach to sensory experiences, this course offers the insights and practical applications you need.

Enrol today and start making a positive impact on the sensory experiences of SEN students in your school.

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Essential Details

Price: €69.00
Course Code: FSC2574
Tutor Support: Phone, e-Mail, Forum, Live Chat
Start Date: 1 July 2025
Duration: 20 Hours
Format: Online
Skill Level: Beginner
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: An Overview of Sensory Processing

  • Define sensory processing.
  • Become aware of the different sensory systems.
  • Understand the science behind sensory processing.
  • Become aware of guidelines from key agencies in relation to sensory processing in schools.
  • Become familiar with current research regarding sensory processing in children

Module 2: Sensory Processing Differences

  • Be able to recognise sensory processing differences in the classroom.
  • Define sensory integration.
  • Be familiar with the presentation of students who experience sensory processing differences.
  • Understand the difference between hypo and hyper sensitivity.
  • Understand different sensory profiles of children.

Module 3: How Sensory processing Impacts Learning, Emotions, and Behaviour

  • Appreciate the sensory processes that underpin learning.
  • Understand that learning cannot be optimal if sensory regulation is not present.
  • Understand the impact sensory regulation has on emotional regulation
  • Understand the impact sensory regulation has on behaviour.
  • Recognise the role schools play in the sensory experiences of children.

Module 4: Sensory Friendly Practices

  • Recognise areas of practice that require support to become sensory friendly.
  • Become familiar with practical strategies that can be applied at a whole class level.
  • Become familiar with strategies that can be implemented in a small group setting.
  • Become familiar with strategies that can be implemented on an individual level.
  • Identify sensory strategies that can be implemented in your own classroom.

Module 5: Whole School Approach and SSE in Relation to Sensory Experiences

  • Understand the School Self-Evaluation process.
  • Appreciate the rationale for undertaking SSE.
  • Develop the SSE six-step process in relation to the sensory experiences in the classroom and school.
  • Acknowledge the importance of a whole school approach to positive sensory experiences.
  • Identify some barriers in achieving a whole school approach to positive sensory experiences.

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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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