In the Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs/Additional Learning Needs (MA SEN/ALN), you will combine theoretical learning with hands-on educational therapy experiences, sharpening your professional responses in the support and understanding of students with mild SEN.
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In the Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs/Additional Learning Needs (MA SEN/ALN), you will combine theoretical learning with hands-on educational therapy experiences, sharpening your professional responses in the support and understanding of students with mild SEN who attend mainstream schools
Description
The Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs / Additional Learning Needs (MA SEN/ALN) has been designed to provide for the continuous professional, academic and personal development of participants who are drawn from a range of backgrounds which are related to the field of Education. Past course participants included school leaders and teachers, Special Educational Needs (SEN) Officers, parents and caregivers of learners with a range of SEN.
Having its foundation in the professional and established SEN framework from the University of South Wales, the MA SEN / ALN programme in Singapore is further supplemented with local perspectives and practices to ensure its relevance for the local context. This is a programme that brings together high-quality evidence-based SEN practices from the East and the West.
The programme encourages the effective synthesis of theoretical and practical knowledge and allows practitioners to develop their skills of communication, analysis and research in the field of SEN at the Master’s level.
Delivery
Each taught module is 30-hour long, delivered across five days. Dual mode learning is provided i.e. students can choose to attend physical or online lectures. The lectures are delivered by DAS Academy and University of South Wales (UK) lecturers with extensive field experience.
Structure
The MA SEN/ALN is registered as a 36-months programme with the Committee for Private Education (CPE) and offers two study pathways:
By Research (180-credits): Complete four taught modules (30 credits each) followed by a research dissertation (60 credits)
By Coursework (180-credits): Complete five taught modules (30 credits each) followed by a desk-based dissertation (30 credits)
Exit awards are available for students who wish to exit the programme after 60 credits (Postgraduate Certificate) or 120 credits (Postgraduate Diploma).
Entry Requirement
A Bachelor’s degree in any field from a recognised university
A minimum of C6 pass in English as First Language at ‘O’ Level ; OR
Able to demonstrate a level of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (minimum score of 5.5 in each band). IELTS test should have been taken in the last two years.
If you do not possess a Bachelor’s degree, but have achieved relevant working experience in the field, you may apply through the alternative entry process
Alternative Entry Route
Five years of relevant working experience
Obtained a minimum of C6 pass in English as First Language at GCE ‘O’ Levels OR
Able to demonstrate a level of at least IELTS 6.5 or equivalent (minimum score of 5.5. in each band). IELTS test should have been taken in the last two years.
Application Process
Complete the DAS Academy registration form and upload the following documents
A coloured passport-sized photograph
National Identify Card (NRIC)/Passport/ FIN Card
Bachelor’s Degree scroll
Complete transcript for Bachelor Degree (Original Language/Original Translation in English). If a complete transcript is not available, include a complete set of examination results for every semester
Any other educational certificate or diploma
Complete transcripts for professional qualifications in item (e)
Two signed references from academic or work-related referees
Personal Statement (500 – 1000 words) (Introduce your background; explain your rationale for taking up this programme and the significance of this programme for your personal and/or professional development)
The DAS Academy is a Private Education Institution (PEI) registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE), an agency under the SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG).
Formerly the training services arm of the Dyslexia Association of Singapore (DAS), DAS Academy was officially incorporated on 19 February 2010, to provide training services for parents, caregivers and educators to be well-equipped with skills in supporting learners with dyslexia and other commonly co-occurring Special Educational Needs (SEN).
DAS Academy specialises in training for educators and parents, and empowers them to support children with special educational needs (SEN).
Made up of a team of lecturer-practitioners in multiple but related disciplines i.e. educational therapists, psychologists and speech therapists, DAS Academy delivers SEN training that is holistic, practical and grounded in SEN frameworks and theory.
DAS Academy operates in this niche market of hidden SENs that affect learning in specific areas of functioning. SENs such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
And speech and language difficulties can affect the way an individual learns and processes information, and often interfere with their competency in school and life.
These SENs affect about 10-15% of the population; with many people unaware of their condition even until adulthood. However, early diagnosis and early intervention can level the playing field for these children.
Armed with the right coping strategies, they learn to cope with their learning difficulties and have the same chances of success compared with their peers.
Mission and Vision
With a mission to empower special education professionals and caregivers to help people with special educational needs achieve their full potential,
DAS Academy is a key training provider for SEN training in the local landscape. Our hands-on and practical workshops and certificates are frequently attended by mainstream educators, employees of social service agencies and parents/ caregivers of children with SEN.
The elaborate courses such as the specialist diploma and postgraduate master programme cater to the growing needs of professionals working in the SEN sector.
Our vision to be a world-class academic institution providing education and research in SEN is reflected in our on-going collaborations with government, educational and professional bodies.
Our Collaborative Partners
In the Master of Arts in Special Educational Needs/Additional Learning Needs (MA SEN/ALN), you will combine theoretical learning with hands-on educational therapy experiences, sharpening your professional responses in the support and understanding of students with mild SEN who attend mainstream
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