SEN Teaching Online Course - CPD & CMA Certified

Module 1

Introduction to Special Education Needs

Student Objectives

To understand what Special Education Needs are and entail
To know the demographic and who will have special education needs
To understand the brief introduction of the most common learning disabilities that you may face in the workplace
To know and understand the most desirable characteristics for a person who works in this field and with these needs
Plus much more...
Module 2

The History and Evolution of SEN

Student Objectives:

To learn and understand the legal definition of special education needs
To learn and understand the legal definition of disability
To learn how SEN education has evolved since the 19th century
To learn about the importance of the inclusion-exclusion debate
Plus much more...
Module 3

Constructivist Theories of Learning

Student Objectives

To understand the theory of constructivism and how it can be applied in the classroom
To know the role of the teacher and the role of the student within a constructivist classroom
To understand the theory of social constructivism and know how it can be applied within a classroom
To be able to compare and contrast constructivism with social constructivism
Plus much more...
Module 4

SEN Code of Practice

Student Objectives:

To learn what the SEN Code of Practice is
To understand who the SEN Code of Practice applies to
To learn about the key points of the SEN Code of Practice
To understand ways to implement the SEN Code of Practice
Plus much more...
Module 5

SENCO Support for SEN Students

Student Objectives:

To understand who the SENCO is and what their role entails in a school setting
To know what SEN Support is
To be able to identify the steps required in making a plan to meet the pupil's educational needs
To know the definitions of leadership and inclusion, and be able to apply each of these qualities in a school setting
Plus much more...
Module 6

The Different Types of Needs

Student Objectives

To be able to define autism, and know the ways that you can accommodate its needs
To understand what a severe learning difficulty is, and how its needs can be accommodates
To know how a specific learning difficulty differs from a severe learning difficulty, and understand how it can be accommodated in the classroom
To be able to identify the different types of physical difficulty, and how each can be accommodated in the classroom and school environment
Plus much more...
Module 7

Identification, Assessment and Support of SEN Pupils

Student Objectives:

To learn how to identify SEN pupils
To learn about the support children may require by age
To learn how to assess SEN pupils
To learn how to create a support plan for SEN pupils
Plus much more...
Module 8

Behaviours: Reasons and Restorative Practices

Student Objectives:

How to manage your time at work efficiently
To have the ability to identify the different factors that can affect a student's emotional behaviours
To understand the consequences of bad behaviour and be able to identify their underlying elements
To know the recommended methods for teaching social skills, and how they can be applied in the classroom
Plus much more...
Module 9

Understanding Sensory Impairments and Physical Disabilities

Student Objectives:

To learn about different physical disabilities
To learn about different sensory impairments
To learn when these impairments and disabilities can be identified
To understand how educators can support disabilities and impairments
Plus much more...
Module 10

Understanding and Addressing Difficulties in Cognition and Learning

Student Objectives

To be able to identify the things that cognition is responsible for in our daily lives
To understand the concept of cognitive development and have a basic understanding of the stages introduced in this module
To be able to apply your knowledge of cognition to the special education needs environment, and associate the relationship between the two
To know the different types of cognitive disabilities, and how you can accommodate them in the classroom
Plus much more...
Module 11

Speech, Language, and Common Communication Issues

Student Objectives:

To learn what speech, language, and communication are
To learn about different needs and difficulties in speech, language and communication
To learn how to support the needs of pupils with difficulties in communication
To learn how to foster clear communication in the classroom as a whole
Plus much more...
Module 12

Learning Difficulties: Autism

Student Objectives

To be able to define autism for what it is and how it is experienced by individuals who have it
To know the difficulties that can be experienced by autistic people, as well as the common characteristics that are exhibited
To understand the diagnosis process for autism
To understand what the main causes for behaviours in autistic individuals are, as well as the best ways to deal with difficult behaviour
Plus much more...
Module 13

Learning Difficulties: Dyslexia

Student Objectives:

To learn what dyslexia is
To understand some of the primary difficulties dyslexic learners face
To learn different methods for supporting learners in literacy
To learn different methods for support learners in numeracy
Plus much more...
Module 14

Learning Difficulties: Dyspraxia

Student Objectives

To understand what dyspraxia is and know the areas of life that it can affect for an individual
To know how dyspraxia is diagnosed
To be able to identify the signs and symptoms of the condition
To understand how the condition affects an individual's brain
Plus much more...
Module 15

Learning Difficulties: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Student Objectives:

To learn what ADHD is
To learn causes and treatments for ADHD
To learn about the identification of pupils with ADHD
To learn about ways to support pupils with ADHD in the classroom
Plus much more...
Module 16

The Importance of SEN Knowledge

Student Objectives:

To learn what ADHD is
To learn causes and treatments for ADHD
To learn about the identification of pupils with ADHD
To learn about ways to support pupils with ADHD in the classroom
Plus much more...
Module 17

Specific Learning Difficulties

Student Objectives

To be able to define what a specific learning difficulty is
To compare and contrast dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia, and be able to understand what each of the disorders implies
To understand the limitations of dyspraxia and the different diagnoses
To know the characteristics of Asperger's syndrome, how it differentiates from autism, and the difficulties experienced from this disorder
Module 18

Psychological Perspectives on Behaviour

Student Objectives:

To learn what the psychological perspectives on behaviour are
To learn the differences and similarities between the perspectives
To understand how to apply the perspectives in the classroom
To understand how different intervention methods apply to specific perspectives
Module 19

Understanding and Managing Anger

Student Objectives

To be able to define anger, and understand its causes and ways of PRICE_TOTAL_WITH_PROMOion
To know how anger can be a prominent characteristic in special education needs settings, and the approach you should have towards it
To understand the different methods of anger management, and know the appropriate situations to use each given method
Module 20

Teaching Approaches and Strategies

Module 21

Educational Outcomes

Module 22

Every Teacher’s Responsibility