Children with special educational needs require additional services and comprehensive support in order to thrive in the classroom and grow as successful students and well-adjusted individuals. This special needs education class is specifically designed to give you the essential tools and knowledge needed to help these students reach their full potential.
Learn different forms and effects of SEN (special educational needs) on students' learning and development, how to identify SEN in your classroom, how to create an effective intervention plan and monitor a student's response, how to support students with specific language and literacy special needs, and various approaches to early childhood and adolescent SEN support.
Recommended Study Time: 50 hours
Lessons
Module 1: Overview of Special Educational Needs
- What are Special Educational Needs and How They Present
- Different Forms of SEN and their Characteristics
- Effects of SEN on Learners and Their Development
- General Support Systems for SEN in Schools
Module 2: Identification And Intervention Planning
- Observation Techniques for Identifying SEN
- Testing for SEN and Assessment Methods
- Analyzing Results of Assessments Carefully
- Creating an Intervention Plan for Students
- Monitoring Students' Response to Intervention Efforts
Module 3: Language And Literacy Development
- Language Acquisition Issues and Challenges
- Language Acquisition Intervention Strategies
- Literacy for Students with Special Needs
- Literacy Skill Building Approaches
- Interaction Between Reading and Writing
Module 4: Early Childhood Special Educational Needs
- Foundational Principles of Early Childhood SEN
- Understanding Diverse Needs in Young Children
- Models of Intervention for Early Learners
- Curriculum Development for SEN Students
- Monitoring and Evaluating Progress Consistently
Module 5: Middle Child And Adolescent Special Educational Needs
- Meeting Cognitive, Emotional, and Social Needs
- Teaching Strategies for Older Students
- Collaboration with Other Professionals
- Improving Skills in Multiple Areas
- Basic Differentiation Strategies
Module 6: Students With Mild And Moderate Disabilities
- Common Disabilities and Their Characteristics
- Identification of Needs Assessment
- Planning and Instruction Strategies: Learning in Different Subject Areas
- Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness
Module 7: Students With Severe Disabilities
- Potential Disabilities and Their Impact
- Identification of Needs for Severe Cases
- Planning and Instruction for Severe Needs
- Learning in Different Subject Areas
- Assessment of Teaching and Progress
Module 8: Family Involvement and Support
- Importance of Family Involvement in SEN
- Facilitating Family Involvement Effectively
- Special Education at Home Strategies
- Suggestions for Improving Family Involvement
Module 9: Sen And The Law
- SEN Code of Practice Details
- Tribunals and Dispute Resolution
- SEN in Schools and Rights
- EHC Plans and Their Importance
- Discrimination Protection Laws
- Advice and Support Available
Module 10: Case Studies
- Case Study Examples Provided (3 cases)
- Making Observations about Cases
- Drawing Conclusions from Data
- Proposing Interventions for Students
