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On completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Critically evaluate theories of development in children and adolescents.
2. Demonstrate a knowledge of the aetiology and characteristics of, and diagnostic procedures associated with, the main learning difficulties and conditions encountered in schools (e.g. Specific Learning Difficulties, Mild, Moderate, Severe and Profound Intellectual Disability; genetic conditions, neurological difficulties, physical disabilities and sensory impairments).
3. Interpret professional reports including reports from Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists.
4. Administer and interpret tests of general ability and attainment in Literacy, Language and Numeracy, as well as social and adaptive functioning.
5. Formulate and implement person-centred educational, behavioural and care plans for students with additional needs in school settings.
6. Make relevant recommendations for interventions with students with additional needs, based on interpretation of assessment results and collation of all pertinent data.NR
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 75 |
Tutorial | 35 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Placement/Work Experience | 60 |
Total | 240 |
Completion of primary degree.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Assignment: Assignment: Case Study and Formulation of IEPs | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | Yes | 100 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Ms Cathrina Gaffney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Catherine Merrigan | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mrs Ann Owens | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |