Specific Learning Difficulties - Sligo St. Angela's

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



Students select two modules from the following suite:

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.

1 year part-time, blended.



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.



On-Campus Attendance

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