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This programme has two intakes per year, in September and January. The next intake is September 2017.

• Please apply through PAC (www.pac.ie) by 2nd January 2017 using the course...

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Make an Application
How to Apply

This programme has two intakes per year, in September and January. The next intake is September 2017.

• Please apply through PAC (www.pac.ie) by 2nd January 2017 using the course code DC842 for the January 2017 intake.

• Please apply through PAC (www.pac.ie) by 31st July 2017 using the course code DC841 for the September 2017 intake.

Qualified teachers MUST upload evidence of current Teaching Council Registration to PAC on application

EU Applicants
Please apply through PAC ( www.pac.ie ) using the code as listed above.

Where candidates are non-native speakers of the English language, they must satisfy the university of their competency in the English language (http://www.dcu.ie/registry/english.shtml ). For further information on international applications click here (http://www.dcu.ie/international/index.shtml ).

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Application is open to qualified teachers, at primary and post-primary level, who hold a recognised qualification from an awarding institution in Ireland or elsewhere. Consideration will also be given to:

• Graduates (w...

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Application is open to qualified teachers, at primary and post-primary level, who hold a recognised qualification from an awarding institution in Ireland or elsewhere. Consideration will also be given to:

• Graduates (with experience of working in an educational, training or education-related professional context).

OR

• Those holding equivalent qualifications with significant experience of working in an educational, training or education-related professional context.

Expand+Introduction
This programme has been jointly developed by DCU and the Institute of Child Education and Psychology, Europe (ICEP Europe) in recognition of the need to support teachers in meeting the increasing diversity of pupils' needs in mainstream...

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This programme has been jointly developed by DCU and the Institute of Child Education and Psychology, Europe (ICEP Europe) in recognition of the need to support teachers in meeting the increasing diversity of pupils' needs in mainstream classes.

This online programme enables teachers to participate in continuing professional development in a structured, intensive and sustained way at convenient times, in an easily accessible manner regardless of location, while at the same time it allows for the practical application of the skills learned at classroom level.

Programme
The overall aim of the course is to develop the skills and competencies of primary and post-primary mainstream class teachers in response to the demands of inclusive educational policy and practice. In particular, the course aims to provide an opportunity for teachers to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in key areas of inclusive and special educational provision and planning at school and class level.

This programme aims to offer professional development to individual teachers in the area of special and inclusive education. It also aims to create a community of learners who will communicate and collaborate with each other in support of the teaching and learning of pupils with special and additional learning needs.

Why DCU
This programme is delivered through an online/distance learning environment supported by DCU Institute of Education together with the Institute of Child Education and Psychology, Europe (ICEPE) who both have considerable experience and expertise in the delivery of programmes and support of students in this environment.

As a registered student of DCU, you will have access to all library facilities and services.

Why Do This Programme?
The challenging field of education requires that teachers are continually prepared to extend their skills, their knowledge and their confidence to work creatively with others to provide effective inclusive education that meets the needs of all of their pupils. This programme aims to support them in this endeavour.

This flexible online course facilitates access regardless of geographical or other constraints. The online flexibility of this programme is enhanced by engagement with your classmates, engagement with the content through responding to learning activities, and by reflecting on your own experiences and practice.

Support for course fee payment can be applied for through the Teacher Refund Scheme administered through the Marino Institute of Education.