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Intellectual Disability Studies (Teacher Summer Courses) - Blended Course
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A blended professional learning course supporting teachers to develop practical, inclusive strategies for pupils with intellectual disabilities through classroom application and SSE-aligned practice.
QQI Credits:
QQI Level:
QQI Code: 894 EPV BL
Quizzes: 18
LMS Sessions: 19
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This course is particularly suitable for:
Primary and post-primary teachers (mainstream and special education)
Special Education Teachers (SETs) and SEN coordinators
School leaders involved in inclusion and SSE planning
Psychologists, occupational therapists, and multidisciplinary professionals working with schools
Early years educators and AIM support workers interested in inclusive transitions and practice
It is designed for both experienced practitioners and those newer to inclusive education who want practical, structured approaches that can be applied immediately in their professional setting.
This course combines theory, practical application, and reflective practice across a structured blended format.
Key areas include:
Definitions and models of intellectual disability
Cognitive and adaptive functioning in educational settings
Communication and social participation
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Structured teaching approaches
Environmental organisation and visual supports
Person-centred planning
SSE-aligned inclusive practice development
Participants engage in:
Collaborative case analysis and professional dialogue
Classroom-based implementation tasks
Reflective evaluation of inclusive strategies
Development of structured supports and curriculum adaptations
Blended learning:
Onsite workshops
Asynchronous online learning via VLE
Classroom-based application and reflection
WHAT WILL YOU DO ON THIS COURSE?
The Intellectual Disability Studies (Teacher Summer Courses) - Blended course outline can be found below...
Induction - Before You Start
Learner Induction
1/37
Learner Induction - Quiz Questions
2/37
Assessment
3/37
Value Based Terminology
Session 1.1
Value Based Terminology.
4/37
Value Based Terminology - Quiz Questions
10 Questions5/37
Session 1.2
Value Based Terminology.
6/37
Value Based Terminology - Quiz Questions
10 Questions7/37
Models of Support
Session 2.1
Models of Support.
8/37
Models of Support - Quiz Questions
10 Questions9/37
Session 2.2
Models of Support.
10/37
Models of Support - Quiz Questions
10 Questions11/37
Family Carers
Session 3
Family Carers.
12/37
Family Carers - Quiz Questions
9 Questions13/37
Dignity, Choice, Relationships, Contributing
Session 4
Dignity, Choice, Relationships, Contributing.
14/37
Dignity, Choice, Relationships, Contributing - Quiz Questions
10 Questions15/37
Taking a Look Back
Session 5
Taking a Look Back.
16/37
Taking a Look Back - Quiz Questions
9 Questions17/37
Attitudes Matter
Session 6
Attitudes Matter.
18/37
Attitudes Matter - Quiz Questions
10 Questions19/37
Policies and Practice in Action
Session 7
Policies and Practice in Action.
20/37
Policies and Practice in Action - Quiz Questions
10 Questions21/37
All About Intellectual Disability
Session 8
All About Intellectual Disability.
22/37
All About Intellectual Disability - Quiz Questions
9 Questions23/37
The Impact of a Multiple Disability
Session 9
The Impact of a Multiple Disability.
24/37
The Impact of a Multiple Disability - Quiz Questions
10 Questions25/37
Standards and Quality Assurance
Session 10
Standards and Quality Assurance.
26/37
Standards and Quality Assurance - Quiz Questions
9 Questions27/37
Progressive Models of Service
Session 11
Progressive Models of Service.
28/37
Progressive Models of Service - Quiz Questions
9 Questions29/37
Human Needs
Session 12
Human Needs.
30/37
Human Needs - Quiz Questions
10 Questions31/37
Session 13.1
Staff Roles and Responsibilities.
32/37
Staff Roles and Responsibilities - Quiz Questions
9 Questions33/37
Session 13.2
Front Line Staff.
34/37
Front Line Staff - Quiz Questions
10 Questions35/37
Session 14
Teamworking.
36/37
Team Working - Quiz Questions
9 Questions37/37
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This course includes practice-based, formative assessment rather than formal examinations.
Participants will complete structured assignments linked to their classroom practice, including:
Learner profile analysis
Inclusive classroom audit
Curriculum adaptation planning
Structured support design
Reflective implementation report
SSE-aligned evaluation
Facilitator support includes:
Guided feedback on all assignments
Structured support during onsite workshops
Ongoing support through the VLE
Moderated discussion forums
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive:
Confirmation of attendance and completion
A structured professional learning record demonstrating engagement and reflective practice
Participants are advised to check with their professional body or employer regarding recognition for CPD or EPV purposes, where applicable.
After completing this course, learners may wish to continue their professional development through further short courses, specialist workshops, or advanced study in inclusive education and related areas.
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