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OnlineInset.net Ltd is a non-profit training company limited by guarantee that develops training courses to teach people who support children and young people with Special Education Needs.
An introduction to the OnLineInset.net course
Multi-Sensory Impairment
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What courses are available?
2 open access courses SEN Code of Practice Working in Partnership with Parents (NPPN)
8 courses that need a tutor ASD (linked to the IDP) Behaviour (linked to SEAL) Dyslexia Hearing Impairment Motor coordination needs Multi-sensory impairment Speech, language and communication needs (linked to IDP) Visual Impairment
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Advantages of e-learning
‘Just in Time’ learning that responds to immediate needs
Flexibility of access
The opportunity to collaborate with others dealing with similar issues
Immediate access to advice and support through forums and email
Materials presented to respond to different learning styles
Participants can work at their own pace
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How is the course structured?
Understanding Assessment for learning Intervention Case studies
GlossaryResource area
Post messagesEmail students
Discussion forumsStudent detailsSocial Area
Registration
Cohort password
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Course navigation
Each course has 4 sections:
Understanding Assessment for Learning Interventions Case Studies
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Understanding section
The objectives of this section are to:
provide a definition of MSI describe common causes of MSI to provide a summary of the main senses and how they work together
to explore the implications of MSI for: communication access to information movement and mobility development
to discuss factors affecting how a child uses their senses
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Assessment section
The objectives of this section are to:
describe the knowledge and skills required to undertake assessmentsoutline the process of multi agency assessmentprovide a summary of various forms of assessment including:
formal and informal assessments functional assessment objective assessments environmental assessment social care assessment
□describe the teacher’s role in supporting assessment
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Goal setting
Example SMART goal:
Child Y will receive a consistent response to her communication of a desire for ‘more’ during her daily tacpac sessions.
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Intervention section
The objectives of this section are to:
emphasise the child as the centredescribe multi agency workinghighlight individual learning stylesfocus on:
communication access to the environment differentiating materials the curriculum
discuss the role of education professionalsemphasise the importance of recognising and celebrating outcomesprovide signposts to other resourcesprovide guidance on where to go for more support
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Intervention setting
Example interventions:Video child Y during a Tacpac session to observe her facial expressions and body languageRecord the observed responses onto an affective communication assessment observation sheet and identify actions displayed which are felt to show pleasureConsistently respond to the identified response by saying “more, Y wants more” and repeating the specific activity Look for any increase in the identified action Include the identified communication in Y’s communication passport to ensure a consistent response in all settings
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Case studies
To provide examples of a range of learners illustrating:
describe the needs of a number of children with MSI
show how these needs are being met
demonstrate the progress they are making
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Course Forums
Tutors and students can communicate through online discussions
You will introduce yourselves on the Forums today
Choose one student and reflect on what you have learned as a result of watching these videos.
I have learnt a great deal from all the case studies. Hearing from all the practitioners in the school that support Rebecca and Joshua was really interesting. I felt that I had a very good idea of how the intervenors were supporting the children and meeting their individual needs. Watching these videos affirmed the actions I am already doing and gave me lots of new ideas too.
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Accreditation
To pass the course you need to:
Read all the course contentComplete 2 quizzesTake part a minimum number of forum discussionsWrite 3 goalsWrite 3 interventionsAttend face to face sessions as arranged by your tutorComplete the post course evaluation90 days after you have finished the course (and passed) complete the goal attainment scaling
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Timeline for personal study
Register. Access the course. Explore the course area. Finish Understanding section. Take part in the course forums
Read through Assessment section. Take part in forums. Write 3 goals
Read through Interventions section. Take part in forums. Write 3 interventions
Watch videos in Case Study section. Take part in forum. Click ‘I have finished’
Session 1
Session 2
Session 3
Session 4
Allow 2 hours per
session
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Registration
Go to www.sentrain.netIf you’ve already been registered, log in using your username and password
Otherwise select register and enter your details. You will need to choose a username and password. Make sure you write these down on a log in details card
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Support
You will only ever register once. If there is a problem with the registration then contact:
Customer Support 01273 900053
If you are already on an OnLineInset course then to join a new course you log in, click on the Join new course tab at the top of the page and type in the course password
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Other courses
If you have enjoyed this course then you may want to join one of the other OnLineInset courses
Please fill in your feedback form and let your tutor know that you would like to join another course, and we will try to make this available
