Module Specifications.
Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025
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Date posted: September 2024
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Description This module focuses on the application of the skills and knowledge presented across the programme modules to the teaching and learning contexts. Specifically, it addresses the following: curriculum, inclusive pedagogy and assessment, short and long term planning, evaluation of learning, differentiation of planning, the selection of appropriate methods, strategies and resources (including digital learning, assistive technology). and augmentative technology). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Clearly identify the strengths, interests and areas for development of their autistic learners based on assessment evidence as part of developing an individualised profile 2. Develop long and short-term plans taking into account the specific strengths, interests and areas for development of their autistic learners with particular reference to identified priorities relating to Communication & Language and Social & Emotional Development. 3. Reflect on learner profiles and learning arising from lectures to evaluate appropriate evidence informed strategies and interventions for their autistic learners. 4. Differentiate long and short-term plans to cater for diversity of learners in class/group 5. Devise and support the development of attuned individual and group learning programmes for learners based on information garnered as part of profiling and assessment. 6. Record and monitor learner progress as part of assessment and planning. 7. Critically evaluate the quality of their planning using current best practice guidance and identify associated areas of strength and improvement. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Indicative Content● Teaching and learning, planning and practicum; ● Theories of Learning; ● Application of knowledge and skills in the classroom; ● Selection and management of resources; ● Differentiation and universal design; ● Establishing aims and objectives; ● Digital learning; ● Assistive and augmentative technology; ● Overview of curricula; ● Managing the hidden curriculum; ● Methodologies and approaches to teaching with particular reference to autism specific content and evidence based interventions e.g TEACCH, ABA etc; ● Models of teaching; ● Instructional adaptations; ● Evaluating progress; ● Effective collaboration with and management of classroom team ● Evidence based intervention. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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