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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Understanding deafblindness through Functional Sensory Assessment
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop an understanding and knowledge of vision and hearing impairments, their impact on three key development areas and how to functionally assess them, as well as the other senses, in order to improve access.
Communication and accessing the world for deafblind learners
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop an understanding, knowledge and practical application of how to assess a child with MSI communication abilities. How to plan to support and develop their communication. Taking into consideration their sensory impairment, conceptual understanding to positively impact access to education, relationships etc.
Deafblindness a unique disability – first steps
15 credits
15 credits
This module begins to examine the unique disability that is deafblindness from developing knowledge and understanding the impact of a multi-sensory impairment on all aspects of life.
Deafblindness a unique disability – moving on
15 credits
15 credits
This module continues to examine the unique disability that is deafblindness from developing knowledge and understanding the impact of a multi-sensory impairment on all aspects of life.
Enabling independence for deafblind children and young people
15 credits
15 credits
This module will focus on understanding the impact a MSI has on developing independence skills and personal agency as well as orientation and mobility skills. It will further look at strategies to support interventions to develop the child’s skills in these areas.
Holistic education of deafblind children and young people
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop knowledge and experience of the network of people who may be involved in working with and supporting a young person with MSI. It will establish good working protocols and methods of combining information to support a child’s learning and development.
Multi-sensory Impairment Placement
0 credits
0 credits
This module covers the teaching placement requirement for students on the QTMSI programme.
Developing effective teachers of learners with multi-sensory impairment
15 credits
15 credits
This module offers the practical opportunity to reflect on experiences working with children and young people (CYP) with MSI in a setting (or settings) other than their own, focusing on the practical application of the theory and strategies learnt over the course.
Educator of the Multi-sensory Impaired
15 credits
15 credits
This module tests students' knowledge and experience of teaching learners with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairment.
Qualified Teacher of the Multi-Sensory Impaired
15 credits
15 credits
This module tests students knowledge and experience of teaching learners with deafblindness / multi-sensory impairment.
Optional Modules
Understanding deafblindness through Functional Sensory Assessment
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop an understanding and knowledge of vision and hearing impairments, their impact on three key development areas and how to functionally assess them, as well as the other senses, in order to improve access.
Communication and accessing the world for deafblind learners
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop an understanding, knowledge and practical application of how to assess a child with MSI communication abilities. How to plan to support and develop their communication. Taking into consideration their sensory impairment, conceptual understanding to positively impact access to education, relationships etc.
Deafblindness a unique disability – first steps
15 credits
15 credits
This module begins to examine the unique disability that is deafblindness from developing knowledge and understanding the impact of a multi-sensory impairment on all aspects of life.
Deafblindness a unique disability – moving on
15 credits
15 credits
This module continues to examine the unique disability that is deafblindness from developing knowledge and understanding the impact of a multi-sensory impairment on all aspects of life.
Enabling independence for deafblind children and young people
15 credits
15 credits
This module will focus on understanding the impact a MSI has on developing independence skills and personal agency as well as orientation and mobility skills. It will further look at strategies to support interventions to develop the child’s skills in these areas.
Holistic education of deafblind children and young people
15 credits
15 credits
This module will develop knowledge and experience of the network of people who may be involved in working with and supporting a young person with MSI. It will establish good working protocols and methods of combining information to support a child’s learning and development.
Developing effective teachers of learners with multi-sensory impairment
15 credits
15 credits
This module offers the practical opportunity to reflect on experiences working with children and young people (CYP) with MSI in a setting (or settings) other than their own, focusing on the practical application of the theory and strategies learnt over the course.
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Qualification requirements
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An Honours degree (or its equivalent) in any subject.
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Extra Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).
Employment history as an educational practitioner working with sensory impaired learners.
International requirements
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Applicants whose graduate study or relevant experience was undertaken in languages other than English, will need to demonstrate English language proficiency to the level of an IELTS score of at least 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component).
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