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Main Educational Interventions for Children with Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities
Subject Category: Special Education, Adult Education – Training, Social Providence - Social Policy, Social Sciences

Start date: 21/10/2024

Program Information

PROGRAM CODE: 1619
REGISTRATION PERIOD: // - //
COURSE PERIOD: 21/10/2024 - 01/12/2024
DURATION: 1 month and 12 days
TRAINING HOURS: 60.00
CREDITS ECTS: 2.40

Scientific Responsibility: SOFOS ALIVIZOS

Academic Responsibility: SOFOS ALIVIZOS

INITIAL COST: 50,00 € (Program Discounts)


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Program Description

Subject & purpose of the training program:
The training programme "Prevailing Educational Interventions for Children with Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities" starts with the weekly session "Differentiated Instruction". Differentiated instruction was considered an appropriate pedagogical framework for inclusive education with curriculum adaptation, but in the course of its implementation there were difficulties in its implementation and in meeting the students' deficiencies. It is discussed whether differentiated instruction in the classroom is considered appropriate for all students. A facilitating tool in differentiating instruction is the use of educational software designed to assist students with learning difficulties.
The second session is on the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and discusses the methods of intervention, the ways of coping and ideally the ways of rehabilitation of people with autism. There is no exclusive single educational or therapeutic method. A multitude of interventions around the world are mentioned. Usually a combination of methods and approaches is used, depending on the degree and extent of the deficits, the abilities to be developed and the personality of each child. An introductory approach to the multidimensional term "Intellectual Disability" is given below. Intellectual Disability (ID) consists of a variety of different levels of functioning and degrees of associated emotional, physical or medical conditions. This is followed by a weekly session on "Language Developmental and Speech Disorders" that addresses an introductory approach in terms of defining these disorders, conceptual clarification, classification of speech and language problems, and description of the categories of language impairments. The specific speech disorder and the Diagnostic Criteria for Developmental Speech Disorders are analysed, as well as the psychosocial implications of speech disorders. Finally, various intervention techniques are described.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the programme, the trainees will be able to:
Ι. In terms of the field of knowledge they will be able to know:
-the definition of the autistic spectrum
-the most common educational approaches for the rehabilitation of children with autism
-the importance of early intervention
-the definition of intellectual disability
-enough for the education of children with intellectual disabilities
-the definitions of speech and language problems
-on the psychosocial implications of speech disorders


II. In terms of skills they will be able to:
-understand the different rates of learning, which are inextricably linked to the diversity of subjects
III. In terms of developing positive attitudes, they will be able to: apply the theories of inclusive education and open schooling, which are at the core of democratic education and the formation of democratic citizens.
Implementation Methology:
[Online Distance Learning]
Α) The teaching of the teaching modules of the programme is based on the asynchronous study of the educational material, which is posted on the platform every week, available in digital format. The offered program contains 4 thematic dimensions that are thematically linked to each other, a) starting from the theoretical approach of the topic, b) briefly presenting basic concepts and information related to the topic, c) focusing on instructional design and examples and practices to enhance teaching in school psychology.
For 4 weekly sessions, the following training material has been prepared: 1. Module outline, 2. Basic study text, 3. Electronic presentation, 4. Basic study guide, Electronic textbook, Electronic textbook, Activities, 5. 5. Audio-visual material. For the weekly sessions, activities of each teaching unit will be implemented.
B) The programme will be implemented remotely through e-Learning 60 hours.
Evaluation Methology:
The teaching of the distance learning programme offers the learner "autonomy", i.e. there is no obligation to be physically present at a specific place and time.
Estimated workload required for the course (in hours)
The total workload for the subject unit course as a whole (6 weeks) amounts to 60 hours, which are distributed as appropriate in each weekly session and includes the hours of study, learning activities, assignments, examinations, etc. The programme has 60 total workload hours corresponding to 60 : 20 = 3 ECVET.
Indicative distribution of the weekly workload for the 6 weeks:
● Study of the training material, of a total duration of 48 hours. For 4 weeks, a workload of approximately 12 hours per week is foreseen. This study requires, the trainees for each module to:
o navigate through the media information, study the introductory PowerPoint and listen to the audiovisual archive (about 2 hours)
o study the sources (about 2 hours)
o study the guide and the main study text of each weekly session (approximately 6 hours)
o prepare a final project for each module, (approximately 2 hours).
● Distribution of the weekly workload for the last 2 weeks for a total of 12 hours:
o One final project for all modules (approximately 6 hours per week).
4 sessions for 12 hours = 48 hours
2 seventh sessions (final project for the total of 4 S.S.) =12 hours
Overall duration:
● 4+2= 6 weeks
● 48+12= 60 hours

The educational material of the programme is available per teaching unit. The necessary notices are posted in each thematic module. The grading scale ranges from 0 to 100%.
All work will be assessed as follows:
The total marks of the assignments/questionnaires must be equal to or above 50%.
In each teaching module the trainee must submit the assignments electronically, following the timetable given by the instructor. The module grade is communicated to the trainee at the end of each module of the programme and the final grade at the end of the programme.
The Certificate of Training is awarded when the trainee receives a total grade of 50% or more. In case the total score is not equal to or less than 50%, the trainee has the possibility of re-examination by preparing one more assignment after the completion of the training process of the programme, which will be graded with 100%.
The mark obtained during the review process is the final mark for the programme attended, provided that it exceeds the mark obtained during the normal training process. Otherwise, the original score shall be retained and he/she shall only receive a Certificate of Attendance for the training and not the Certificate.
Minimum requirements of the candidates:
None

Program Description

Subject & purpose of the training program:
The training programme "Prevailing Educational Interventions for Children with Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities" starts with the weekly session "Differentiated Instruction". Differentiated instruction was considered an appropriate pedagogical framework for inclusive education with curriculum adaptation, but in the course of its implementation there were difficulties in its implementation and in meeting the students' deficiencies. It is discussed whether differentiated instruction in the classroom is considered appropriate for all students. A facilitating tool in differentiating instruction is the use of educational software designed to assist students with learning difficulties.
The second session is on the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and discusses the methods of intervention, the ways of coping and ideally the ways of rehabilitation of people with autism. There is no exclusive single educational or therapeutic method. A multitude of interventions around the world are mentioned. Usually a combination of methods and approaches is used, depending on the degree and extent of the deficits, the abilities to be developed and the personality of each child. An introductory approach to the multidimensional term "Intellectual Disability" is given below. Intellectual Disability (ID) consists of a variety of different levels of functioning and degrees of associated emotional, physical or medical conditions. This is followed by a weekly session on "Language Developmental and Speech Disorders" that addresses an introductory approach in terms of defining these disorders, conceptual clarification, classification of speech and language problems, and description of the categories of language impairments. The specific speech disorder and the Diagnostic Criteria for Developmental Speech Disorders are analysed, as well as the psychosocial implications of speech disorders. Finally, various intervention techniques are described.
Learning outcomes:
Upon completion of the programme, the trainees will be able to:
Ι. In terms of the field of knowledge they will be able to know:
-the definition of the autistic spectrum
-the most common educational approaches for the rehabilitation of children with autism
-the importance of early intervention
-the definition of intellectual disability
-enough for the education of children with intellectual disabilities
-the definitions of speech and language problems
-on the psychosocial implications of speech disorders


II. In terms of skills they will be able to:
-understand the different rates of learning, which are inextricably linked to the diversity of subjects
III. In terms of developing positive attitudes, they will be able to: apply the theories of inclusive education and open schooling, which are at the core of democratic education and the formation of democratic citizens.
[Online Distance Learning]
Α) The teaching of the teaching modules of the programme is based on the asynchronous study of the educational material, which is posted on the platform every week, available in digital format. The offered program contains 4 thematic dimensions that are thematically linked to each other, a) starting from the theoretical approach of the topic, b) briefly presenting basic concepts and information related to the topic, c) focusing on instructional design and examples and practices to enhance teaching in school psychology. For 4 weekly sessions, the following training material has been prepared: 1. Module outline, 2. Basic study text, 3. Electronic presentation, 4. Basic study guide, Electronic textbook, Electronic textbook, Activities, 5. 5. Audio-visual material. For the weekly sessions, activities of each teaching unit will be implemented. B) The programme will be implemented remotely through e-Learning 60 hours.
Evaluation Methology:
The teaching of the distance learning programme offers the learner "autonomy", i.e. there is no obligation to be physically present at a specific place and time.
Estimated workload required for the course (in hours)
The total workload for the subject unit course as a whole (6 weeks) amounts to 60 hours, which are distributed as appropriate in each weekly session and includes the hours of study, learning activities, assignments, examinations, etc. The programme has 60 total workload hours corresponding to 60 : 20 = 3 ECVET.
Indicative distribution of the weekly workload for the 6 weeks:
● Study of the training material, of a total duration of 48 hours. For 4 weeks, a workload of approximately 12 hours per week is foreseen. This study requires, the trainees for each module to:
o navigate through the media information, study the introductory PowerPoint and listen to the audiovisual archive (about 2 hours)
o study the sources (about 2 hours)
o study the guide and the main study text of each weekly session (approximately 6 hours)
o prepare a final project for each module, (approximately 2 hours).
● Distribution of the weekly workload for the last 2 weeks for a total of 12 hours:
o One final project for all modules (approximately 6 hours per week).
4 sessions for 12 hours = 48 hours
2 seventh sessions (final project for the total of 4 S.S.) =12 hours
Overall duration:
● 4+2= 6 weeks
● 48+12= 60 hours

The educational material of the programme is available per teaching unit. The necessary notices are posted in each thematic module. The grading scale ranges from 0 to 100%.
All work will be assessed as follows:
The total marks of the assignments/questionnaires must be equal to or above 50%.
In each teaching module the trainee must submit the assignments electronically, following the timetable given by the instructor. The module grade is communicated to the trainee at the end of each module of the programme and the final grade at the end of the programme.
The Certificate of Training is awarded when the trainee receives a total grade of 50% or more. In case the total score is not equal to or less than 50%, the trainee has the possibility of re-examination by preparing one more assignment after the completion of the training process of the programme, which will be graded with 100%.
The mark obtained during the review process is the final mark for the programme attended, provided that it exceeds the mark obtained during the normal training process. Otherwise, the original score shall be retained and he/she shall only receive a Certificate of Attendance for the training and not the Certificate.
Minimum requirements of the candidates:
None

Program outline

Teaching Unit 1: Main Educational Interventions for children with disorders and intellectual disabilities
DescriptionThe first session is on "differentiated teaching". It was considered an appropriate pedagogical framework for inclusive education with adaptation of the curriculum, but in the course of its implementation there were difficulties in its implementation and in meeting the students' deficiencies. The second weekly session deals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and discusses intervention methods, ways of coping and ideally ways of rehabilitation for people with autism. An introductory approach to the multidimensional term "Intellectual Disability" is then given. Intellectual Disability (ID) consists of a variety of different levels of functioning and degrees of associated emotional, physical or medical conditions. This is followed by a weekly session on "Language Developmental and Speech Disorders" that addresses an introductory approach in terms of defining these disorders, conceptual clarification, classification of speech and language problems, and description of the categories of language impairments. Finally, various intervention techniques are described.
Start date21/10/2024
End date17/11/2024
Hours48.00
Academic ResponsibilityKONSTANTINOS MPOYSOYLAS
Sessions1 Differentiation of Teaching
2 Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
3 Mental Disability and its treatment
4 Language Developmental Disorder and Speech Disorders

Teaching Unit 2: Preparation of the final project
DescriptionPreparation of the final project
Start date18/11/2024
End date01/12/2024
Hours12.00
Academic ResponsibilityKONSTANTINOS MPOYSOYLAS
Sessions1 Preparation of the final project
2 Preparation of the final project

Contact:

Contact Details: ALIVIZOS (LOIZOS) WISE [lsofos(at)aegean.gr - Phone 2241099224/6948183076]


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