Adaptations & Modifications of Mathematical Abilities for children with diverse needs (4 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Analyse the syllabus documents to ascertain the particular concepts and skills pupils need to develop in mathematics;
- Plan, present and manage lessons maths lessons for children with dyscalculia;
- Explain mathematical ideas accurately and with clarity including use of suitable language, examples and models;
- Work as part of a team to develop teaching materials;
- Evaluate and reflect on teaching and its effectiveness;
- Use technology in teaching mathematics.
- Link research and the pedagogy of the classroom.
- Recognize and differentiate the use and teaching of mathematics across diverse cultures
- Develop activities directly benefitting the broader community using mathematics.
- Use analytical and theoretical skills to model and solve mathematical problems.
- Analyze data and draw appropriate statistical conclusions.
- Effectively utilize a variety of teaching techniques and classroom strategies to positively influence student learning.
- Effectively adapt mathematical activities for students with dyscalculia, dysgraphia and learning difficulties
- Assist students to deal with maths anxiety
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
24
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
56
Assessment Hours:
20
Creative Expression as a means towards Inclusive education (3 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Investigate how children understand and articulate their individual and collective social and material place through creative practices
- Identify how teachers work with and build children’s academic, aesthetic, social and cultural resources
- Develop ways in order to enhance holistic learning through creative methods including arts, music and other artistic methods
- Identify how children can explore and develop their skills through creative exploration, construction and representation of their identities
- Investigate how parents/carers respond to the impact of the creative programme on their child,
- Critically analyse how the school developed relationships and networks with families and the wider community through creative expression
- Develop creativity and problem-solving skills
- Practice creative and artistic strategies to include students within the curriculum
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
18
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
42
Assessment Hours:
15
Collaboration in Classroom Management (6 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the differences between management, leadership and administration
- Collaborate with the teacher in the organization of a classroom illustrating optimum use of instructional resources that facilitates efficiency and effectiveness of access, use, maintenance, and storage of such resources.
- Manage student progress data in collaboration with teachers of students with disabilities and different needs
- Assist the teacher in the organization of the physical aspects of a classroom especially for students with disabilities and different needs
- Assist the teacher in the establishment of classroom procedures and expectations (rules) to promote a positive, effective and efficient learning environment especially for students with disabilities and different needs
- Demonstrate knowledge and skill of affective domain-based theoretical models to deal with learners’ behaviour effectively
- Use legal, ethical and professional aspects in dealing with learners’ issues especially for students with disabilities and different needs
- Observe, analyze and document student behaviour to match an appropriate intervention strategy to change behaviour in the desired direction for students with disabilities and different needs where appropriate
- Develop and implement behaviour management strategies effectively and efficiently for students with disabilities and different needs where appropriate
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
36
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
94
Assessment Hours:
20
Educational Technology for the Inclusive Classroom II (4 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify and understand the importance of providing inclusive education to achieve equal opportunities for all;
- Describe and discuss the importance of ICT & AAC in relation to the education needs of children with diverse needs
- Identify, evaluate and analyse the role of ICT and AAC in providing inclusive education for students with SEN;
- Understand and critically and reflectively select and use ICT and AAC according to exclusive needs of students;
- Identify and understand the appropriate educational conditions for successful application of ICT and AAC for children with diverse needs
- Use correctlyICT and AAC devices with children with diverse needs for educational purposes
- Describe and implement the ICT policy used with the Maltese educational system.
- Describe the role of Access to Communication & Technology Unit (ACTU)
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
24
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
56
Assessment Hours:
20
Introduction to Research Methods (4 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Describe, understand and apply quantitative, qualitative and mixed research designs
- Describe and apply the importance of evidence- and person-based practice
- Analyse and integrate key findings from research to understand major influences on student learning and teacher performance.
- Identify, and critically appraise appropriate evidence-based and person-based practices in response to identified student needs
- Implement, monitor and evaluate evidence-based practices as they relate to specific classroom contexts
- Discuss critically the concept of evidence-based practice in the classroom versus person-based practice
- Evaluate the nature of evidence versus that of experience
- Implement the strategies emerging from evidence practice.
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
24
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
56
Assessment Hours:
20
Designing and Implementing MAPS and IEPS in Primary Education (2 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Use the principles of planning, setting goals and designing a plan in Primary Education.
- Compose, set up, write and review an IEP and Provisional Mapping according to the Universal Learning Design in Primary Education.
- Identify the strategies and methods on how to implement an IEP and Provisional Mapping in Primary Education.
- 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 in Primary Education.
- Provide personal assistance to children, parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure that the IEP is used to its maximum capacity in Primary Education.
- Collaborate with teachers and INCO in the formulation of the IEPs and Provisional Mapping in Primary Education.
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Exam
Total Contact Hours:
12
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
28
Assessment Hours:
10
Designing and Implementing MAPS and IEPS in Secondary Education (2 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Use the principles of planning, setting goals and designing a plan in Secondary Education.
- Compose, set up, write and review an IEP and Provisional Mapping according to the Universal Learning Design in Secondary Education.
- Identify the strategies and methods on how to implement an IEP and Provisional Mapping in Secondary Education.
- 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 in Secondary Education.
- Provide personal assistance to children, parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure that the IEP is used to its maximum capacity in Secondary Education.
- Collaborate with teachers and INCO in the formulation of the IEPs and Provisional Mapping in Secondary Education.
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Exam
Total Contact Hours:
12
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
28
Assessment Hours:
10
Supporting Learners with Mental Health Conditions (2 ECTS)
Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the characteristics of learners with Mental Health Conditions.
- Explain the Causes and prevalence of Mental Health Conditions.
- Assess the educational and behavioural levels of children with Mental Health Conditions.
- Choose best teaching strategies specific to Mental Health Conditions.
- Become familiar with the process of creating a lesson plan for students with Mental Health Conditions.
- Discuss and collaborate with other professionals and the parents for the benefit of children with Mental Health Conditions.
- Suggest and use technology in order to support and enable the learning of children with Mental Health Conditions adequately.
- Suggest possible goals for the IEP for children with Mental Health Conditions.
- Develop an Inclusive Behaviour Plan.
- Record and communicate the progress of children with Mental Health Conditions to parents and other professionals.
- Be aware of the role of Nurture Classes, Learning Support Zones and Centres within the College Setting.
Mode of Teaching:
Lectures/online
Mode of Assessment:
Assignment
Total Contact Hours:
12
Supervised Placement and Practice Hours:
0
Self-Study Hours:
28
Assessment Hours:
10