Special Education Needs Training Course

Accredited Professional Development

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</div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-8"><p>This professional development training course is delivered by Middlesex University’s <a href="/research/sprl">Social Research Psychology Lab (SPRL)</a> and is accredited by CPD-certified services. We explore relevant topics pertaining to teaching and supporting students of determination.</p></div><div class="col-sm-2"><img src="https://api.mdx.ac.ae/uploads/sprl_logo_1_cdc877d689.png?updated_at=2023-02-14T13:31:39.381Z"></div><div class="col-sm-2"><img src="https://api.mdx.ac.ae/uploads/cpd_certified_c29484418b.png?updated_at=2023-09-28T13:25:25.847Z"></div></div><p>The course has been designed to aid those working or studying in the Special Educational Needs (SEN) field. It will help attendees to understand how to communicate and support children of determination, especially in a mainstream classroom, within the context of the UAE. We discuss educational policies, atypical development, and learning styles and theories in the context of SEN.</p><p>The course is also in line with UAE’s vision for providing an environment with ‘acceptance, understanding, and inclusion’ for differently abled individuals.&nbsp;</p>

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About the course

<ol><li>Identify atypical development based on case studies of students of determination within a mainstream school setting</li><li>Demonstrate understanding of UAE policies regarding Special Educational Needs (SEN) within the global context</li><li>Describe an intervention using theoretical models of support</li><li>Develop skills and knowledge to support children with special needs in an educational setting</li></ol><p>The training course includes simple but informative in-class formative assessments (quizzes and case studies) and a summative assessment (brief essay). Attendees will also receive feedback on the submissions for enhanced learning.</p>

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<p><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);color:rgb(33,37,41);font-family:Dax, sans-serif;">This course has been designed to aid those working in the special education field, specifically teaching assistants, shadow teachers and teachers in training, newly qualified speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and behaviour therapists, school counselors, and students with an interest in SEN, to explore relevant topics pertaining to teaching and supporting students of determination.</span></p>

Who should register

<p>Continuing Professional Development, CPD, accredited certificate</p>

Certificate

<p>The next intake date for the Special Education Needs Training course will commence on <strong>27th and 28th of April 2024.</strong></p><p>The training will take place over a two-day period and will consist of a total of 6 guided teaching and learning hours.</p><p>This is a live online course that involves peer learning and discussions. The module handbook, reading list, assessment information, and online link will be sent by Middlesex University through a secure platform and will be shared with participants upon enrolment and registration.</p>

Course Delivery

<p>300 AED for professionals<br>200 AED for students at MDX</p>

Fees

<div class="row"><div class="col-md-6"><div class="facilitator"><p><img src="https://api.mdx.ac.ae/uploads/angeline_6b80822dad.jpg?updated_at=2023-09-28T10:40:04.333Z"></p><p><strong>Miss Angelique Van Tonder &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Head of Inclusion, Dubai Schools, Al Barsha&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>MSc Applied Psychology, Middlesex University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>MA Leadership &amp; Managemet, Middlesex University&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p></div></div><div class="col-md-6"><div class="facilitator"><p><img src="https://api.mdx.ac.ae/uploads/Nishtha_lamba_895ddd8770.jpg?updated_at=2023-09-28T10:40:04.131Z"></p><p><strong>Dr Nishtha Lamba</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>PhD in Psychology, University of Cambridge&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>Founder &amp; Head of Social Psychology Research Lab<br><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p></div></div></div>

Facilitators

<p>(TA, GEMS) &amp; (Shadow teacher, GEMS)</p><div class="row"><div class="col-md-6"><div class="senteachers"><p><i>“The speakers are great. We learned a lot on this training and can't wait to put these into practice.”</i></p></div></div><div class="col-md-6"><div class="senteachers"><p><i>“I am grateful to be a participant in this training. It </i><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Aptos, Aptos_EmbeddedFont, Aptos_MSFontService, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>taught</i></span><i> me a lot and corrected my misconceptions in some types of condition. Will surely apply what I've learned. Thanks again.”</i></p></div></div></div>

Testimonials from a previous training

<p>Please contact Miss Angelique Van Tonder at <a href="mailto:angievt22@gmail.com">angievt22@gmail.com</a></p>