EDUC44160 Early Childhood Inclusion

Academic Year 2023/2024

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

With early childhood inclusion as its focus, this module would focus on children in the early years aged from birth to 8 years. This module would provide an introduction to the key principles and theoretical foundations in early childhood inclusion and their application to different groups of children with diverse needs and backgrounds. Participants will be encouraged to link theoretical perspectives and empirical studies for critical examination within the local context.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, participants will be able to:
1. Define early childhood inclusion
2. Articulate the guiding principals in early childhood inclusion such as family-centered, transdisciplinary, and evidence-based
3. Understand the system and processes for identifying young children at risk for special needs in the international and local literature
4. Describe early childhood inclusion service programs, policies, and initiatives in Ireland
5. Identify the needs of a child and the family and develop an individualized plan to facilitate inclusion
6. Evaluate and assess the process and outcomes of early childhood inclusion programs and efforts

Indicative Module Content:

● Defining early childhood inclusion
● Diversity and equity in early childhood
● Risk and resilience in early childhood development
● Evidence-based practices and professional guidelines in early childhood inclusion
● Family-centered practices
● Early identification of special needs
● Naturalistic approaches to intervention
● Monitoring progress and evaluating effectiveness
● Transdisciplinary teaming approach
● Transitions from early childhood to primary education
● Service delivery in inclusive settings

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Tutorial

12
Specified Learning Activities

12
Autonomous Student Learning

164
Total

200
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lecture, discussion, groupwork, group presentations, delivered online or on campus. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Project: Individualized Inclusion Support Project Week 11 n/a Graded Yes

80
Group Project: Present on the weekly readings in a small group Throughout the Trimester n/a Graded No

20

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 

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