Specific Learning Difficulties - Sligo St. Angela's

Study Hours

Each 15 credit module holds a total student effort of 300 hours. Total student effort comprises contact hours, tutor directed study and independent study.



Who should apply?

This programme is suitable for a wide variety of participants including teachers, graduates, qualified teachers seeking employment, HSE employees, principals, managers, inspectors, and others in the education sector, including psychologists, tutors, occupational therapists, and caregivers and family members of learners with special educational needs.

Modules

Educational Research Methods

Literacy

Specific Learning Difficulties

1 - Communication, Speech and Language Difficulties and Dyslexia

Specific Learning Difficulties

2 - Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyspraxia/ Developmental Coordination Disorder

Applicants require a Level 8 undergraduate degree (H2.2) or equivalent. For students without the relevant academic qualification but with relevant previous experience, Recognition of Prior Learning can be awarded

2 Years Part Time



On-Campus Attendance

The modules will include a one-day workshop which may be delivered online or face-to-face

Further Education

Participants may progress to Masters level on successful completion of three modules which must include the online blended learning module: Educational Research Methods. The exit award will be a Master of Arts in Specific Learning Difficulties.



Career Opportunities

The modules attract a wide range of participants from a variety of settings, including:



Classroom teachers

Graduates who wish to do a Postgraduate Diploma in Education and are awaiting a place on the programme

Qualified teachers who are seeking full-time employment

Employees within the Health Service Executive who work with learners with Special Educational Needs

Principals, managers and Department Inspectorate

Employees and Managers within Early Childhood Education sector

Classroom assistants (including cuntóirí teanga)

Educational Psychologists

Learning Support Tutors

Speech and Language Therapists

Occupational Therapists

Physiotherapists

Parents and Family Members involved in the care of learners with special educational needs

Any others involved in the training or educational needs of learners with special educational needs