5N1786: You Are Required To Demonstrate Your Learning From Class And The Workplace: Special Needs Assisting Assignment, OU, Ireland

Assessment 1

Learner Record

You are required to demonstrate your learning from class and the workplace (if applicable) under the headings below.

You will write about your learning in class on the topic and then pick one example that is relevant on the topic and write a reflective piece on it.

Headings:

1. An identification of the relevant legislation pertaining to disability

2. Roles and responsibilities of the SNA

3. The qualities and skills required when working with children with disabilities

4. The relevant guidelines, legislation and policy regarding the rights of individuals with disabilities to include:

The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

The EPSEN Act 2004

The Disability Act 2005

The Equal Status Act of 2000.

5. How relationships with other stakeholders are created and maintained

6. Evidence of working effectively with children with Special Needs. (if you have no direct experience, write on how you would work with children with additional needs, drawing from the course work and from discussions in class).

7. Detailed description of experiences and challenges faced. (again draw from scenarios discussed in class)

8. Demonstrate clear, relevant and critical analysis of issues faced in the workplace.

9. Critical reflection of your own personal learning and development throughout the course and work experience while working with children with special needs.

10.Critical reflection of own personal learning and development while working with parents/guardians and colleagues.