Course Information
This 16-hour short course adopting a blended learning model over 2 days is designed to equip learner’s knowledge and practical techniques in supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). Learners will gain insights and understanding of the different types of SEN such as Autism, ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, dyspraxia and other visual/sensory/auditory processing conditions. The challenges of students with SEN will be examined as well. Learners will learn to apply various strategies to support the behaviour of students with SEN in the maintenance of the daily routine, working on homework and involving in play with other students within the student service setting.
This is one of the four short courses that can be taken separately by learners and stacked towards the Certificate in Student Management.
| TGS Number | Course Name | Course Page |
| TGS-2022015001 | Understanding and Supporting students with SEN (Classroom & Synchronous) | /courses/understanding-and-supporting-students-with-sen-classroom-synchronous/ |
| TGS-2022015000 | Effective Communication with students (Classroom & Synchronous) | /courses/effective-communication-with-students-classroom-and-synchronous/ |
| TGS-2022014999 | Basic Classroom Management (Classroom & Synchronous) | /courses/basic-classroom-management-classroom-synchronous/ |
| TGS-2022014998 | Working with stakeholders (Classroom & Synchronous) | /courses/working-with-stakeholders-classroom-and-synchronous/ |
Who should attend?
Student Care coachers. Professionals who are working with students aged 7-14 years old.
Learning Outcomes
The course aims to prepare students to demonstrate:
At the end of the training, the course would equip participants with the following learning outcomes:
• Demonstrate understanding of the various types of SEN
• Demonstrate understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN
• Demonstrate the competency of application of support strategies of behaviour in maintaining the daily routine, working on homework and engaging in play of the student with SEN within the student service setting
This is one of the four short courses that can be taken separately by learners and stacked towards the Certificate in Student Management.
Course
Schedule
Run 1
Course Date: 4 & 8 Dec 2023 (Online) / 11 & 15 Dec 2023 (Face-Face learning)
Application Period: 5 Oct – 12 Nov 2023
Duration: 16 hours
Time: 8.30am – 12.30 pm (including 1-hour lunch break)
Delivery Mode: Lessons will comprise lectures and practical with a mixture of online learning and face-to-face on-campus mode.
Venue: Classroom and Synchronous e-Learning
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule/cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Lesson Plan
Day 1 (8 Hours) – Synchronous Online
– Introduction to Autism, ADHD and ADD
– Strategies to manage daily routines, homework and play
Day 2 (8 Hours) – Face to Face
– Introduction to Dyslexia, dyspraxia and other visual/sensory/auditory processing issues
– Strategies to manage daily routines, homework and play
– Practical Assessment –
Certification
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who achieve at least 75% attendance and pass the assessment.
Participants will further obtain a Certificate in Student Management upon completion of all 4 courses in the program.
Course Fees
Funding period for this course is from 11 Aug 2022 to 30 Sep 2024.
SkillsFuture Credit
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website to choose from the courses available on the Training Exchange course directory.
Enhanced Training Support
For enhanced training support, enter SME in the promo code during course application.
Ngee Ann Polytechnic reserves the right to reschedule / cancel any programme, modify the fees and amend information without prior notice.
Note:
(Course fee is payable upon acceptance. It is inclusive of 8% GST and subject to review.)
Please note that the GST rate will be revised to 8% with effect from 1 Jan 2023, as such any payable course fees will be subjected to the new GST rate adjustments in 2023.
Please refer to our FAQs for more information.
| Applicants / Eligibility | Fees |
|---|---|
| Full course fee | $492.20 |
| Singaporeans aged below 40 qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $147.66 |
| Singaporeans aged 40 & above qualified for SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy | $55.66 |
| Singaporeans qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $55.66 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & **LTVP+ qualified for SkillsFuture Funding | $149.04 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents & ##LTVP+ qualified for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs | $57.04 |
| Others (and Repeat Students) | $492.20 |