Special Needs Assisting QQI L6 - Online

Participant Profile:
This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skill and competence in the theory and practice underpinning the education and care of those who present with special educational needs to enable the learner to assist in the provision of this education and care. NOTE: This is an online course. Learners undertaking online courses must have basic IT skills and have access to the necessary ICT equipment, software and broadband capability to enable them to undertake an online course. IMPORTANT NOTE: As the Childcare Cert 6M2007 is to be deactivated this module cannot now be used for ECCE accreditation. This course is only intended as a single module up skill course but may be used for other QQI full accreditation awards.

Programme Description:
• Evaluate the provision of education for people with special educational needs with reference to current legislation • Examine relevant theories, skills and processes relevant to curriculum implementation • Analyse skills that can be used to aid the teacher in the administration of the national curriculum • Explore the differences between integration and inclusion • Organise learning opportunities in order to promote independence and responsibility NOTE: It is desirable that learners have some prior certification in child development or special needs or equivalent.