PPS/ Candidate No · 2019-02-11 · ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT TRAINING QQI...

Name of

Candidate

Surname First Name

PPS/ Candidate

No.

Numeric Characters Letters

Course Title: Special Needs Assistant Training Course

(level 5)

Course Venue:

Start & Finish

Dates:

PORTFOLIO

Roll No 42408T

ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTANT

TRAINING

QQI LEVEL 5 COMPONENT CERTIFICATES While completing this course you will be asked to complete a number of assignments. Each of these

assignments will be graded by your tutor. On successful completion of your course, your folder will be

submitted to the College of Progressive Education for internal verification prior to certification. While

the tutor will have provisionally given you your grades for each assignment and therefore your

overall grade, this will remain unofficial until the College has moderated and monitored your

specific course.

Look at the assignment guidelines before completing your project etc..

The tutor will give feedback on your work throughout your course work.

The tutor will be keeping a log as provided by the College of Progressive Education BEFORE

COMPLETING YOUR COURSE ENSURE ALL MATERIALS HAVE BEEN SIGNED BY YOU

AND THE TUTOR WHERE STATED. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL MEAN THAT YOUR WORK

CANNOT BE SUBMITTED FOR FETAC ASSESSMENT. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ONLY

ENTER ORIGINALS INTO YOUR FETAC PORTFOLIO.

ON YOUR OFFICIAL MARK SHEETS PLEASE ENTER THE FOLLOWING:

BEFORE HANDING THESE TO YOUR TUTOR MAKE SURE:

THAT YOU HAVE SIGNED YOUR NAME UNDER (CANDIDATE/LEARNER SIGNATURE)

LEARNER GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING PORTFOLIO

INDEX FOR PORTFOLIO

(PLEASE PLACE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS IN THE SLEEVE OF YOUR FETAC PORTFOLIO)

MAIN COVER SHEET (WRITE YOUR NAME/PPS NUMBER/VENUE WHERE THE COURSE IS BEING HELD)

IN THE PORTFOLIO ITSELF

(ENSURING ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE STAPLED AND HOLE PUNCHED)

OFFICIAL QQI MARK SHEET FOR PROJECT 1

OFFICIAL QQI MARK SHEET FOR PROJECT 2

OFFICIAL QQI MARK SHEET FOR LEARNERS RECORD

OFFICIAL QQI MARK SHEET FOR SKILLS DEMONSTRATION

DIVIDER

COVERSHEET for Project 1

Project Assignment brief

PROJECT 1

Presentation of Project (tutors sheet)

Presentation of Project (own notes)

DIVIDER

COVERSHEET for Project 2

Project Assignment brief PROJECT

DIVIDER

COVERSHEET for Learner Record

Learner Record Assignment brief

CONFIRMATION OF WORKPLACEMENT Introduction to work placement page

LEARNER’S RECORD (5 LEARNER RECORDS PLUS 2 LEARNER RECORD REVIEWS

DIVIDER

COVERSHEET for Skills Demonstration

Skills Demonstration Assignment Brief Skills Demonstration Mark Sheet 1

Skills Demonstration Mark Sheet 2

Write up of Skills Demonstration 1 Write up of Skills Demonstration 2

Assessment Cover Sheet Component

Title

CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

QQI Code 5N2396 NFQ

Level

5

Assessment Type Project

Assessment

Weighting

50%

Assessment title Project 1

Tutor/Assessor’s

name

Please tick the boxes

I acknowledge the result of this assignment will form part of my assessment

I confirm that I have read and understood the College’s guideline on

plagiarism

I declare that the content of this assignment is my original work

I confirm I have made a copy of this assignment for my own use

I confirm I have read and understood the College grade appeals procedure

Candidates

signature

Candidates name

Block Capitals

Date

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4884300.

Fax: +353 1 4884380. Email:

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Follow your marking scheme carefully when completing all assignments. Project One Assignment Brief

Title and Code of Module: Children with Additional Needs

Assessment Technique: Project (Word count 3,000-4,000 words)

Weighting: 50%

Guidelines:

This project will be compiled by the learner. It will be a detailed account of any physical disability of

the candidate’s choosing.

Marking Scheme

Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability (Referencing Required)

Describe in detail the causes/ possible causes of the disability you are discussing (5 marks)

Identification of characteristics of this specific special need (Referencing

Required) Describe in detail the characteristics of your chosen disability looking at physical, intellectual,

emotional, social, language and communication difficulties 3 marks

Discuss the associated conditions of this special need 2 marks

Description of Assistive Technologies, Physical Aids and Medical Aids specific to this special need

(Referencing and visual aids required)

Focusing on your chosen child discuss in detail 5 items which can aid the child while in school

(assistive technologies, mobility aids etc) stating their purpose and importance for the child while in

school (5 points 1 mark each) 5 marks

The role of the special needs assistant 10 marks

Describe in detail the functions/duties of the SNA when working with a child with this special need.

The duties discussed must be specific to the child you are working with and not general duties.

(10 points x 1 mark should be given here to award full marks for this section)

Educational options available for this child 5 marks (Referencing Required)

Discuss 2 Educational Acts since 1990 which has facilitated the successful integration of children with

additional needs into the mainstream school. Discuss 4 points x 1 point (4 marks)

Focusing on the special need you are discussing which type of education would you consider (for

example mainstream, special unit attached to a mainstream school, special school..) Why have you

chosen this type of schooling (give reasons for this)? 1 mark

Activities appropriate developmentally for your child

Describe briefly 10 activities which would enable your child to integrate within the class but also

develop in specific areas (look back on your child development notes). So here you need to state

specifically what areas of development would be the developed through specific activities that you

have stated. .5x10 points= 5 marks

Detailing one of these activities explain in detail the purpose of the activity

State the activity chosen

Why have you chosen this activity? Give 10 detailed reasons, (you can discuss developmental

reasons, integration and inclusion reasons etc) 10x1= 10 marks

Presentation of Project

Work referenced throughout 2 marks

Bibliography different forms of research used for project 2 marks

Project shows good standard of understanding of chosen subject with visual aids to enhance the

presentation of work 1 mark When completing this project, please use your own words. Do not discuss sources unless you are quoting them

directly and avoid discussing processes which you do not understand. Also use newspaper articles, magazine

articles and special needs assistant and parental interviews where possible to research your topic. Permission is

always needed for interviews to take place. Do not rely specifically on internet articles. Work cannot be corrected

by your tutor if large sections are taken directly from books, internet sites etc. (Please look at your plagiarism

document again before you begin your project).

I can confirm that this is my own work

Learner Signature:______________________________ Date:_______________

Component Certificate

Children with Additional Needs Code

5N2396

Assessment Title

Project 1 Assessment Weighting

50%

Candidate Name

Candidate PPSN

ASSESSMENT 1

Tutor/Assessor’s Signature Date

Internal Admin verification Date

Internal Verifier Date

External Authenticator Date

Title of Assignment – PROJECT: A detailed account on a chosen disability or difficulty

Grade Marks

Detailed Description of A Chosen Disability

Excellent Very Good Average Weak Unsuccessful

5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Explanation of Characteristics


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Outline of Treatments


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Description of Roles & Responsibilities


8 - 10 5-7 3 - 4 2 - 3 0 - 2

Analysis of Educational Options


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Outline of Activities


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Detailed Account of Purpose of Activity


8 - 10 5-7 3 - 4 2 - 3 0 - 2

Presentation of Findings


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

TOTAL GRADE MARK


Title

CHILDREN WITH ADDITIONAL NEEDS

QQI Code 5N2396 NFQ

Level

5

Assessment Type Project

Assessment

Weighting

50%

Assessment title Project 2

Tutor/Assessor’s

name




plagiarism




Candidates

signature

Candidates name

Block Capitals

Date



4884300.

Fax: +353 1 4884380. Email:




Follow your marking scheme carefully when completing all assignments.



Project Two Assignment Brief

Title and Code of Module: Children with Additional Needs

Assessment Technique: Project (Word count 3,000-4,000 words)

Weighting: 50%

Guidelines: This project will be compiled by the learner. It will be a detailed account of any disability of the

learner’s choosing.

Clear identification of the causes of this specific disability (Referencing Required)

Describe in detail the causes/ possible causes of the disability you are discussing (5 marks)

Identification of characteristics of this specific special need (Referencing

Required) Describe in detail the characteristics of your chosen disability looking at physical, intellectual,

emotional, social, language and communication difficulties 3 marks

Discuss the associated conditions of this special need 2 marks

Detailed analysis of possible medical/alternative treatments (Referencing Required)

List 2 medical treatments available for the chosen child 0.5 mark

Describe in detail one of these medical treatments 2 marks

List 2 alternative treatments available for this child 0.5 mark

Describe in detail one alternative treatments 2 marks

The role of the special needs assistant (Referencing required for the role of members of the multi-

disciplinary team)

Discuss the role of 5 members of the multidisciplinary team (which your chosen child would be

working with during their school years). 5 points x 1 mark= 5 marks

Discuss your role and function as the SNA working with the individual members of this team. 5 points

x 1 mark = 5 mark

(5 points for each section required in order for full marks for this section)

Educational options available for this child

Discuss 4 types of educational options available for your chosen child 4 points needed (5x.8=4 marks)

Focusing on the special need you are discussing which type of education would you consider (for

example mainstream, special unit attached to a mainstream school, special school..) Why have you

chosen this type of schooling (give reasons for this)? 1 mark

Activities appropriate which the child will be involved in

The SNA will be tasked with many differing activities over the duration of a week. Describe and detail

5 activities the SNA may be assisting the child with over the course of one week. (5 points x 1 mark)

5 marks

Create a Visual Timetable and discuss importance of this specific type of timetable

Looking at the above- create a visual timetable for your child for one school day. (5 marks)

Looking at the above discuss the importance of a visual timetable to a child with this disability. (5

points x 1 mark)- 5 marks

Presentation of Project

Work referenced throughout 2 marks

Bibliography different forms of research used for project 2 marks

Project shows good standard of understanding of chosen subject with visual aids to enhance the

presentation of work 1 mark When completing this project, please use your own words. Do not discuss sources unless you are quoting them directly and avoid

discussing processes which you do not understand. Also use newspaper articles, magazine articles and special needs assistant and parental interviews where possible to research your topic. Permission is always needed for interviews to take place. Do not

rely specifically on internet articles. Work cannot be corrected by your tutor if large sections are taken directly from books,

internet sites etc.


Learner Signature:______________________________ Date:_______________


Children with Additional Needs Code

5N2396

Assessment Title

Project 2 Assessment Weighting

50%

Candidate Name

Candidate PPSN

ASSESSMENT 2





Title of Assignment – PROJECT: B detailed account on a chosen disability or difficulty

Grade Marks

Detailed Description of A Chosen Disability


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Explanation of Characteristics


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Outline of Treatments


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Description of Roles & Responsibilities


8 - 10 5-7 3 - 4 2 - 3 0 - 2

Analysis of Educational Options


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Outline of Activities


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

Detailed Account of Purpose of Activity


8 - 10 5-7 3 - 4 2 - 3 0 - 2

Presentation of Findings


5 4 3-2 2-1 1-0

TOTAL GRADE MARK


Title

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING

QQI Code 5N1786 NFQ

Level

5

Assessment Type Learner Record

Assessment

Weighting

40%

Assessment title Learner Record (5 Learner Records)

Tutor/Assessor’s

name




plagiarism




Candidates

signature

Candidates name

Block Capitals

Date



4884300.

Fax: +353 1 4884380. Email:






Follow your marking scheme carefully when completing all assignments.

Learner Record Assignment Brief

Title and Code of Module: Special Needs Assisting

Assessment Technique: Learner Record (No word count for this assignment)

Weighting: 40%

Guidelines:

In this assignment the learners are expected to compile a personal journal. It will

include a description of the learner’s planning and preparation, the learner’s

experience in the workplace and a review and evaluation of the learner’s learning

while on work experience.

Learner Record (part a) Marking Scheme

5 Diaries to be completed

Detailed description of personal planning and preparation for activities Name the activity you were participating in 1 mark

What class planning occurred around this activity? 1 mark

What specific planning and preparation did you do prior to this activity taking place? 2 mark

How did you ensure that your chosen child/children was/were prepared for this activity? 1 mark

Personal skills audit and learning goals set

What specific skills do you currently possess which would aid this task 1 mark

How do you feel these skills will ensure the smooth running of this activity? 1 mark

What specific learning goals have you set for this task? (what do you hope to learn from this activity) 2

marks

Detailed description of work set

Give a detailed account of your role in this task (5 points needed) 5 marks

Discuss new learning that has occurred, challenges and positive aspects

experienced

What challenges did you face during this activity? (1 clear description of a challenge faced)

3 marks

What worked well and what went badly 3 marks

Review of learning goals

Looking back at section 2 review your learning goals for this task.

What specific learning goals have you met- how have you met these 2 points x 1.5 = 3 marks

What specific learning goals have you not met and why? 2 points x 2= 4 marks

Demonstrate an insight into issues within the work environment

When completing this task what specific areas needed consideration (health and safety, curricular,

behaviour difficulties, specific needs of the children)

State 2 considerations 2 points x 1= 2 marks

Looking at one of these areas state why this consideration was important and what attention or

forethought they needed before the activity could take place. 3 points x 1 = 3 marks

Mark each diary out of 32

When diaries complete the tutor will divide each section by 5 to get the overall score for each section

and an overall score for the first part of your learner record.

Learner Record (part b) Marking Scheme

The second section of your learner diary is to be complete AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR

WORK PLACEMENT.

Looking back on your work placement discuss how recent legislation has

encouraged further inclusion and integration in your centre. (word count 300-

500 words)

5 points required (5 x .8= 4 marks)

Outline future plans for personal and work plans in the light of your work

experience (300-500 words)

5 points required (5x.8=4 marks)


Learner Name:______________________________

Signed:____________________________ Date:_______________


Special Needs Assisting Code

5N1786

Assessment Title

Learner Record Assessment Weighting

40%

Candidate Name

Candidate PPSN

ASSESSMENT 2 a LEARNER RECORD

Title of Assignment – LEARNER RECORD Section A– Five Learner Record Entries

Grade Marks

Planning & Preparation


5 4 3 2 1

Personal Skills Audit


4 3 2 1 0

Detailed Description of Work Set


5 4 3 2 1

New Learning Experiences


6 5-4 3 2 1

Review of Learning Goals


7 6-5 4-3 2 1

Insight into Issues


5 4 3 2 1

TOTAL GRADE MARK Part A

ASSESSMENT 2 b

TOTAL GRADE MARK Part B





Title of Assignment – LEARNER RECORD Section A– Five Learner Record Entries

Grade Marks

Legislation and its impact on Integration and Inclusion


4 3 2 1 0

Future Plans Work and Personal


4 3 2 1 0

TOTAL GRADE MARK Part A and B


Title

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING

QQI Code 5N1786 NFQ

Level

5

Assessment Type Skills Demonstration

Assessment

Weighting

60%

Assessment title Skills Demonstration Level 5

Tutor/Assessor’s

name




plagiarism




Candidates

signature

Candidates name

Block Capitals

Date



4884300.

Fax: +353 1 4884380. Email:






Skills Demonstration Assignment Brief

Title and Code of Module: Special Needs Assisting

Assessment Technique: Skills Demonstration

Weighting: 60%

Guidelines:

Assessment Criteria:

In two skills demonstrations you will be assessed over a broad range of practical skills

and knowledge gained during your course.

You may be assessed on the following skills:

1. Preparation/ tidying up of the classroom

2. Any one of the following tasks:

Assisting children in relation to alighting or boarding a bus

Assisting children when on a school outing

Assisting children when typing or writing

Assisting children with general hygiene

Assisting children in relation to assembly or recreational activities

Accompanying individuals or small groups

During these assessments you will be required to demonstrate specific skills and

aptitudes which are required when working within the special needs environment.

These skills demonstrations should be assessed over a period of time and show the

candidate’s ability to work under supervision and show good working practices at all

times. These skills demonstrations should take place in a special needs setting under

the direction of the supervisor.

All assessments will be monitored and verified by the Academic Office within the

College of Progressive Education before submission for QQI verification.

When each task has been completed you will be expected to write a small report on

each of the items completed.

Issue date: First night of course

Deadline:

I confirm that this is my own original work:_______________________________

Learner’s signature

Date:

SKILLS DEMONSTRATION TASK SHEET 1

Name of Learner___________________ Name of task_______________________

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING QQI

LEVEL 5 Skills Demonstration

On completing your skills demonstration this form must be filled out.

Title of Activity:

Detailed account of the activity (your role):

Discuss how you used good practice skills during this task:

How did your communication skills aid the smooth running of this task?

Supervisor’s signature_____________________________ Date_____________

SKILLS DEMONSTRATION TASK SHEET 2

Name of Learner____________ Name of task_______________________

SPECIAL NEEDS ASSISTING QQI

LEVEL 5 Skills Demonstration

On completing your skills demonstration this form must be filled out.

Title of Activity:

Detailed account of the activity (your role):

Discuss how you used good practice skills when working with the child during

this task:

How did your communication skills aid the smooth running of this task?

Supervisor’s signature_____________________________ Date_____________

ASSESSMENT 1 Skills Demonstrations Component Certificate

Special Needs Assisting Code

5N1786

Assessment Title

Skills Demonstration Assessment Weighting

60%

Candidate Name

Candidate PPSN

COMMUNICATIONS - SKILLS DEMONSTRATIONS

Maximum Mark

Candidate Mark

Exercise 1

Title of Exercise

Relating Skills 5

Interpersonal Skills 5

Good Practice Qualities 5

Practical Skills 10

Good Practice Skills 5

Total 30

Exercise 2

Title of Exercise

Relating Skills 5

Interpersonal Skills 5

Good Practice Qualities 5

Practical Skills 10

Good Practice Skills 5

Total 30

Total of Exercise 1 & 2 60





PRESENTATION OF PROJECT

(This sheet is for your QQI portfolio)

The topic explored for your project should now be presented to the class. You are

allocated 5 minutes. Please prepare your presentation well and check that your

material will not take more than five minutes.

You must also prepare an information sheet and provide a copy for each member of

the group. The information should be presented under the following headings:

The child you have chosen

What are the causes of this specific/special need

What are the characteristics of this special need

What are the educational options for this child

Describe a “day in the life” of this child

What is the role of the SNA when working with this child within the school

system

Name of Learner__________________________________________ 1: Excellent

2: Good

3: Satisfactory

Topic introduced to audience 1 2 3

Information given is relevant and 1 2 3

presented in a clear and interesting manner

Question time allowed 1 2 3

Visual-aids used 1 2 3

Summarised important details 1 2 3

Need for confidentiality acknowledged 1 2 3

(if appropriate)

Information sheet clearly presented and 1 2 3

information appropriate

Signature of Tutor_________________________ Date Presented ___________

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