Course description
Special educational needs consider those with differences, disabilities or special needs and cater to their academic requirements. In this course, we will introduce you to the study of special educational needs. First, we will discuss how we define a student under the United Kingdom’s 2001 Code of Conduct for Special Education Needs (SEN). We will also learn how this relates to disability and its classification into four main areas. Next, we will discuss the support, assessment and the four-step cycle that helps meet the needs of these students. Are you wondering what SENCO is and how it can help us identify the needs of students with special needs? We will learn about SENCO and how to implement each cycle stage: assess, plan, implement and review.
The course will then explain what quality education is for students with SEN and how you can implement it in the classroom. We will explore different teaching methods and learn how to effectively implement instruction to create an inclusive classroom environment. Do you want to know what children and young adults with speech, language, and communication needs (SLCN) need? We will discuss instructional strategies to overcome SEN students' learning difficulties. In addition, we will address the challenges faced by students with moderate learning disabilities (MLD) and those with specific learning disabilities (SpLD). This course will also help us understand the issues faced by those with mental health issues and the principles of the ‘whole school’ strategy.
Want to learn in detail about students' significant physical and sensory needs? We will analyse how to deal with students who have visual, hearing or physical disabilities. We will examine some important strategies for supporting students with these impairments in the classroom. We will also investigate the importance of partnerships and why communication with parents, SENCO, and other professionals is vital for students with SEN. This course is ideal for anyone working in education for SEN students who want to improve their knowledge and skills. So why wait? Start your learning journey today.
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Fundamentals of Special Education Needs
Description: In this module, we will be introduced to a study of special education needs. We will learn how SEN is related to disability and learn about the classification of SEN into four main areas. We will then explore SEN teaching methods and the social, emotional, and mental difficulties of SEN students.
- Learning Outcomes
- Special Education Needs (SEN) An Overview
- SEN Support and Assessment
- High-Quality Teaching for Pupils with SEN
- SEN Teaching Methodologies
- Communication and Interaction
- Cognition and Learning
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Difficulties
- Sensory or Physical Needs
- Working in Partnership
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Course Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how a student with special education needs is defined according to the UK’s 2001 Code of Conduct for Special Education Needs
- Outline the four-step cycle that helps meet the needs of students with SEN
- Discuss what is high-quality teaching for pupils with SEN and how it can be implemented in classrooms
- Summarise three main areas of concern for students with an autistic spectrum disorder
- Outline the problems faced by pupils who are experiencing mental health problems
- Explain how to engage with pupils if they are suffering from visual, hearing or physical impairment
- Describe the importance of communication with parents, SENCO and other SEN professionals for pupils with SEN
- Discuss how to effectively implement instruction at SEN to create an inclusive classroom environment
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