Course Dates
Autumn: 11th Oct - 3rd Dec
Spring: February - April
Award: Continuing Professional Development Certificate
“It helped me to prepare for a student who will be in my class as of September.”
Teacher
Effective Management and Teaching Strategies
Course Overview
This specialised course has been developed by ICEP Europe in conjunction with the Special Education Department of St Patrick’s College Drumcondra, Ireland and provides an overview of Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) from Autism to Asperger syndrome. Autistic spectrum disorders appear to be on the increase. Where did this all start? Have we always had children with autism? What causes it? What is Asperger syndrome? What specific difficulties do children with autism or Asperger syndrome have? Do they socialise in the same way as other children? Do they form attachments? Do they play the same way other children play? How can we help them to learn? These are some of the questions that have been the focus of research for many years. During this course we address all these questions, keeping you informed about the latest research and, more importantly, how these findings apply to the child with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in your classroom or school.
Who is this course aimed at?
While this course is primarily designed for teachers and those working with children or young people with Autism, it may also be helpful for parents who want more detailed information about the development and education of children and young people with this disorder.
Key Course Information
- The course comprises 5 interactive learning modules, each taking approximately four hours online study time to complete, or 20 hours in total
- Learning is self-paced, allowing you to design your own study schedule around existing commitments, and giving you total freedom and flexibility
- On completion of the course you will receive a Certificate of Continuing Professional Development which can be included in your CPD portfolio
- Completion of an Interactive Assignment at the end of each module gives you the opportunity to review the key learning points from the module and how they can be applied in practice.
- Participants are encouraged to interact with each other via the online discussion forum, allowing learners to enter active discussions with their colleagues and receive feedback from the expert course tutors.
Course Content
From the search for an explanation, to diagnosis, assessment, and interventions, this course provides a route to understanding the complexity of autism. In this course we review proven interventions that are effective in teaching children with autistic spectrum disorders how to learn. The focus is on practical, evidence-based strategies to help teachers modify their instruction, structure the classroom and modify the curriculum to help maximize the learning potential of these children. You will also learn how to prevent and intervene with challenging behaviour and become familiar with the principles of functional behavioural assessment. This course, is very comprehensive and offers an excellent foundation of knowledge and skills to any professional working in the field of ASD.
Tuition and Support
- Specialised tutors working in the area of learning disabilities will provide you with individual support and guidance as you complete your studies online
- Technical support is provided by our dedicated team of qualified learning technologists, who can be contacted by telephone or email.
Assessment & Award:
Each student is required to complete the following items
- Interactive Learning Assignment per module
On successful completion of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Professional Development.
Fees
Course Fee: £230
How to Enrol?
Places are limited so early booking is advised.
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Student Comments
"This course has been more than interesting, very detailed and brilliantly laid out. I would do it all again and would definitely recommend it. I feel now that I will definitely be enrolling in more online courses. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the ICEP team for teaching me so much and making a very positive change in me by how I'm applying the course information into my practice."
(Participant on the Autism Course, Autumn 07)
“I found that the course really lives up to its title. I truly have a much better understanding of autism and especially with having a nephew with autism it is great to know about the research and the proactive approach that is happening now and will continue into the future so that these children can have the opportunity to experience life to their full potential.”
(Participant on the Autism Course, Spring 08)
“It helped me to prepare for a student who will be in my class as of September. Hopefully I will be able to put to use the methods and teaching styles that I acquired from participating in the course. I feel more confident in dealing with this student and hope that I can fulfill her social and educational needs.”
(Participant on the Autism Course, Summer 08)
"As an overall reflection on the course I was impressed by the caliber of the course material. It was detailed and relevant. Well written, informative and well catalogued. Several of sources mentioned I hope to follow up. Thank you for what was a useful endeavor."
(Participant on the Autism Course, Autumn 08)
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