Colleges and Universities Offering Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum in Ireland

Institutions Offering Graduate Certificate in the Education of Pupils on the Autism Spectrum

•  Dublin City University, Dublin  
  Delivery Mode: Part-time
  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  About the course:
  The aim of this programme is to develop the knowledge skills and expertise of teachers, thus enhancing the provision of appropriate education for children and young people on the autism spectrum.
  
  Understanding Autism: aims to provide a foundation in the history, concept and diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder, causes and prevalence will also be considered. Students will explore the diversity across the spectrum and reflect in an informed manner on the implications of autism in an educational context.
  
  Autism: Assessment, Profiling and Planning: addresses the principles underpinning inclusive assessment and focusses on the development of a holistic profile of the student’s strengths, interests and needs, leading to the development of learning programmes and individualized planning.
  
  Autism: Planning, Teaching and Learning 1 & 2: focuses on the application of skills and knowledge presented across the programme to teaching and learning contexts.
  
  Wellbeing Across the Continuum: Addresses current and evolving issues in relation to the education of pupils on the Autism Spectrum including life span perspective, wellbeing of such students and proactive strategies to support them.
  
  Provisional Calendar
  
  The programme will include three weeks block release from your school/centre during the year. Below are the indicative times of year when these weeks occur. Dates will be communicated upon offer of a place on the course.
  
  Week 1: September: Dates TBC
  Week 2: November: Dates TBC
  Week 3: February: Dates TBC
  
  Lectures take place Monday to Friday during these weeks from 9am - 4pm.
  
  In addition there are seven evening online sessions which occur on Tuesday evenings throughout the year ( 6-7.15). Further details will be made available upon starting the course.

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