Module: Autism: Planning, Teaching & Learning, 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	Autism: Planning, Teaching & Learning, 1
Module Code	ISE1020 (ITS: SI610)
Faculty	Inclusive & Special Education	School	DCU Institute of Education
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	5

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, the selection of appropriate methods strategies and resources (including digital learning, assistive and augmentative technology) and teaching competencies.

Learning Outcomes

1. Clearly identify the strengths, interests and areas for development of their pupils on the AS based on assessment evidence as part of developing an individualised profile
2. Develop long and medium term plans/curriculum taking into account the specific strengths, interests and areas for development of their pupils on the AS with particular reference to identified priorities relating to Communication & Language and Social & Emotional Development.
3. Reflect on learning arising from lectures to identify and evaluate evidence informed strategies and interventions which are appropriate for pupils on the Autism Spectrum.
4. Having reflected on research evidence, present a rationale for choosing a particular intervention.
5. Devise and support the development of attuned individual and group learning programmes for pupils based on an individualised plans following appropriate assessment findings.

Total Workload: 0

Section Breakdown
CRN	10835	Part of Term	Semester 1 & 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Christina O'Keeffe	Module Teacher	Kathryn O'Mahony, Laura Gormley, Leanne Connolly, Neil Kenny, Rosemary Savage

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Assignment	The students will be expected to develop Individual and group plans for the cohort of students on the AS they teach, teach using appropriate resources and environmental adaptations, reflect on their teaching and record student progress	100%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

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, PECs, ABA etc; ● Models of teaching; ● Instructional adaptations; ● Evaluating progress; ● Effective collaboration with and management of classroom team ● Evidence based intervention.

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None