Week 8

1. EY4106SUBJECT PEDAGOGICS 1:TECHNOLOGY WOODUnit 7 – Week 8:SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology Lecturer/Teacher: Mr. Joseph Lyster Teaching Assistant 1: Mr. Jonathan Spillane Teaching Assistant 2: Mr. James O’Halloran Academic Year 2011: Spring Semester Technical Support: Mr. Joe Murray Notes prepared by: Mr. Joseph Lyster

3. This stemmed from a lack of knowledge and understanding about learning difficulties

4. Students with learning difficulties were often punished or regarded as non-academics, which was a stereotype created during the period of enlightenment

5. However, over the past number of years significant research in the filed of medicine, sociology and psychology have classified various forms of behavioural, psychological and physical disabilitiesDepartment of Design & Manufacturing Technology

6. EY4106 Special Needs Education Broad Definition: ‘Any educational provision which is designed to cater for pupils with special educational needs, and is additional to or different from the provision which is generally made in ordinary classes for pupils of the same age.’ (SERC, 1993) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

8. This may range from a physical disability to exceptional or gifted ability in a particular area. Such a broad definition has implications for practice and also for the essential resources required by individual students.(NCCA, 1999) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

10. Some of these may be addressed by the provision of alternative teaching methods, suitable materials, appropriately adapted equipment, or personalised tutorial support.

11. However, this approach tends to focus on the difficulties of the student rather than on his or her individual needs.(NCCA, 1999) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

13. Emotional and behavioural disturbance

14. Language and communication difficulties and disorders

15. Physical and sensory disabilities.(SERC, 1993) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

17. The needs of the individual student are paramount in decisions relating to their education

18. Parents should have an active role within the system

19. A continuum of educational services should be provided and, where

20. Practicable, appropriate education should be provided in ordinary schools for all students with special educational needs

21. Only in exceptional circumstances should a student have to live away from home to avail of an appropriate education

22. The state should provide adequate resources to enable students with special educational needs to avail of an appropriate education.(NCCA, 1999) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

24. In 2002, to fulfil this remit, the NCCA developed draft guidelines for teachers of students with general learning disabilities.

25. To gain insights into the value of the guidelines to teachers, schools and parents, the NCCA embarked on a series of consultations during the period 2002-2004.

26. The findings of this consultation process resulted in the development of the ‘Guidelines for Teachers of Students with General Learning Disabilities’(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

27. EY4106 Special Needs Education Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

30. Difficulty expressing ideas and feelings in words

31. Limited attention span and retention

32. Clumsiness and difficulties with motor skills

33. Underdeveloped sense of spatial awareness

34. Difficulty adapting to new situations.(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

36. passivity

37. delayed oral language development

38. difficulty in adapting to their environment

39. limited ability to generalise

40. difficulties in problem solving.(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

42. consideration of additional motor and/or sensory difficulties

43. basic self-care needs

44. significant needs in the area of communication, with strategies for non-verbal communication being critical

45. significant emotional and/or behavioural needs that affect learning and social interaction

46. specific help in generalising concepts and skills to enable them to accommodate to a change of context.(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

47. EY4106 Learner Intelligence Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

48. EY4106 Exceptionally Able Student: Capability Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

49. EY4106 Students with Mild Learning Difficulties in the Technology Education Setting Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

51. Short attention span and lack of concentration.

52. Understanding concepts (difficulties associated with the non-linear nature of the design process).

53. Limited vocabulary (understanding technical language).

54. Language/writing.

55. Spatial awareness (drawing/sketching, organisation of the workspace).

56. Transfer to real life—difficulty transferring design intent to practice.

57. Calculating (adding, measuring).

58. Co-ordination (use of tools, fear of machinery).(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

60. Using individual student worksheets to differentiate each stage, in booklet form.

61. Using an overview/diary worksheet.

62. Presenting relevant terminology and allowing space to write/copy simplified meanings.

63. Encouraging the use of graphical communication where appropriate.

64. Working in pairs/small groups where appropriate.

65. Using concrete materials.

66. Using templates as appropriate.(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

68. Magazines showing concrete examples of associated models.

69. Material and equipment for making the chosen model.

70. Design activity sheets.(NCCA, 2007) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

71. EY4106 Physical Disability: Physical skills: These skills range from basic mobility and positioning and physical activation through an understanding of spatial awareness, and fine and gross motor skills to specific skills required for a purpose, for example writing, sports or leisure skills. (NCCA, 1999) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

72. EY4106 Physical Disability: (T4, 2008) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology

73. EY4106 Physical Disability: (T4, 2008) Department of Design & Manufacturing Technology