AED

MLI > AED

AED

  • December 15, 2021
  • Posted by: admin
No Comments
Principles of Inclusive Education and Curriculum (3 ECTS)

Learning Objectives:

      1. Explain the main concept of education and its main characteristics
      2. Describe and explain the main characteristics of inclusive education
      3. Explain the long term effects of inclusive education
      4. Explain and interpret the main aspects of the Maltese Curriculum
      5. Develop and adapt work in the classroom to the needs of the students according to the Universal Design
      6. Collaborate with the teacher to create inclusion in the class.
      7. Organise activities that support and promote equity and diversity
      8. Explain the different needs of students in class.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment

 

Total Contact Hours:

25

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

35

 

Assessment Hours:

15

Introduction to Child and Adolescent Development (1 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes:

      1. Identify and use the main principles of the child development (0-18 years)
      2. Identify the different stages of physical, psycho-social-emotional and cognitive (language, memory, information processing, writing, reading and speaking) development of children
      3. Identify the developmental needs of the children with diverse needs.
      4. Develop strategies within the classroom to enhance inclusivity in order to promote the learner’s development;
      5. Create, prepare and implement adapted handouts and activities according to the developmental needs of the child.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment

 

Total Contact Hours:

8

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

16

 

Assessment Hours:

1

Psychology of Learning I (1 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes:

      1. Explain and adapt the various theories of learning and how this knowledge is applied in various methods in order to encourage learning in children with diverse needs.
      2. Explain and adapt various learning models to the needs of children with diverse needs.
      3. Explain the cognitive process through the developmental stages and apply the necessary models according to the needs of children with diverse needs.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment

 

Total Contact Hours:

8

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

16

 

Assessment Hours:

1

Understanding Diverse Needs (3 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes:

      1. Identify and understand the different diverse needs including behaviour difficulties, communication difficulties and other major disabilities
      2. Identify the major characteristics of learners with various disabilities
      3. Differentiate between disability, impairment and different needs
      4. Identify and differentiate between different disabilities 
      5. Describe and identify the major causes and prevalence of various diverse needs
      6. Differentiate between different classifications of diverse needs.
      7. Describe the biopsychosocial implications of diverse needs
      8. Articulate and evaluate,  knowledge about diverse needs within professional practice.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

MCQ & Short QQ

 

Total Contact Hours:

25

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

35

 

Assessment Hours:

15

Working as a professional team (1 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes:

      1. Describe and implement teamwork
      2. Explain the characteristics of a good team player and be a team player
      3. Describe and list the different types of professions that children with diverse needs come in contact with
      4. Describe the role that the different professionals take in the care of the child
      5. Network with different professionals at different stages of the child’s educational progress
      6. Use teamwork skills in order to work in harmony with other professionals
      7. Use the ethical principles that should be applied between professionals for the benefit of children with diverse needs
      8. Design and implement appropriate strategies to assist the teacher within the class setting.
      9. Develop analytical thinking towards understanding the various perspectives and contributions emanating from the various professions
      10. Recognise stress and apply strategies to deal with stress
      11. Manage time and communication with other professionals dealing with children with diverse needs

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment

 

Total Contact Hours:

8

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

12

 

Assessment Hours:

5

Understanding MAPs and IEPs (2 ECTS)

Learning Objectives:

      1. Organise and be aware of the importance of having an effective and SMART IEP and Provision Mapping in place
      2. Use the principles of planning, setting goals and designing a plan
      3. Compose, set up, write and review an IEP according to the Universal Learning Design
      4. Identify the strategies and methods on how to implement an IEP
      5. Evaluate and observe when the IEP needs adjustments and adapt the IEP as per the needs and progress of the children that are being supported;
      6. Provide personal assistance to children, parents and other professional teachers to ensure that the IEP is used to its maximum capacity
      7. Collaborate with teachers and INCO in the formulation of the IEPS

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Assignment

 

Total Contact Hours:

18

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

0

 

Self-Study Hours:

22

 

Assessment Hours:

10

Practical in Supportive Work within the Classroom (5 ECTS)

Learning Outcomes:

      1. Compose, set up and write an excellent learner portfolio
      2. Explain the importance of personal development even during practice.
      3. Be reflective and able to evaluate work done with the children with diverse needs.
      4. Write SMART goals
      5. Demonstrate through self-reflection the importance to develop the potential of children with diverse needs.
      6. Work professionally under supervision of other professionals
      7. Compile and create a group of resources that are adapted to the diverse needs/ of the child based on evidence and research
      8. Work with children with various diverse needs for at least 180-hour placement in a suitable work setting, therefore giving them an opportunity to put their in-class learning into practice.

Mode of Teaching:

Lectures/online

 

Mode of Assessment:

Logbook

 

Total Contact Hours:

9

 

Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:

110

 

Self-Study Hours:

0

 

Assessment Hours:

6