Issues & Trends and Professional Roles in Early Intervention - Part of the PDC1 of Specialist Diploma in Early Childhood Intervention (Special Needs)
About This Course
On completion of the module, students will be able to:
1) To explore historical and current issues, initiatives, perspectives, and provisions in the education of children with diverse needs and abilities;
2) To consider the influences translating policies into practice from an international and national perspective;
3) To understand the influences and challenges that determine policy development and implementation in early education and intervention;
4) To develop reflective thinking that revolves around one’s philosophy, values, attitudes, and professional role(s) in driving inclusive education and integration of children with diverse needs and abilities
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for SDESN (PDC 1 only), candidates need to have met the following criteria:
a) Diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education-Teaching (DECCE-T) or acceptable equivalent; or
b) Diploma in Special Needs (DISE); or
c) Certificate in Special Needs (CISE) and 2 ‘A’ levels; or
d) Diploma or Degree in a related field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Services) from a recognised Tertiary Institution; and
e) Have worked in an early childhood setting