QQI Level 5N2396 Down Syndrome Support Assignment: James Case Study with IEP for Inclusive Early Education

Assessment Brief: Project 2

QQI Assessment Requirement:

A project, based on a case study, including an individual education plan (IEP) in relation to a child 0-6 over a period of time

The Assessment:

You are required to complete a detailed and comprehensive project including an individual education plan (IEP) in relation to the child in the Case Study.

• Written Project: 2000 (+/- 10%) words. Use Times New Roman font, Size 12, 1.5 Line-Spacing

All assignments should be uploaded to Moodle with:

• A cover page (including your assignment word count,
• Authorship statement
• Table of contents and
• References/ bibliography using the Harvard Referencing System

Details on “Uploading to Moodle” and the Harvard Referencing system can be found in the Student Success Module on Moodle.

Note: You must read the case study and answer the questions and develop the IEP based on your knowledge of the individual child ‘James’ in the case study.

The following headings should be used:

Section 1 – 10 Marks

• Outline the causes and main characteristics of Down Syndrome (Ref-Down Syndrome Ireland)
• Outline the specific learning profile of James in the case study, the child with Down Syndrome
• Identify the factors that may have a positive influence on the James’ learning including referring to best practice legislation.
• Outline the factors that may negatively affect the James’ learning.

Section 2 – 15 Marks

• Explain how you would promote James’ Language Development by planning an appropriate activity for language development taking account of his interests and ability.
• Plan an activity that would aid James’ physical development in fine motor skills being mindful of health and safety.
• Discuss how James can be included in activities with other children.

Section 3 – 15 Marks (Completed IEP form is not included in word count)

Devise a specific Individual Education Plan (IEP) for James in the case study and include the following:

1. Outline briefly what an IEP is and its purpose.
2. Discuss who will be involved in developing this IEP and the importance of effective communication and cooperation within the team.
3. Devise a sample IEP for James, using the form given and using all the information in the child study. (Form and child study below – the completed IEP is not included in the word count).

Section 4 – 10 Marks

Reflection on learning and recommendations made to facilitate the child in mainstream pre-school, or primary school.

You should reflect on:

1. Your own attitudes and values in relation to including children with special needs in all activities
2. The legal and ethical issues in relation to providing appropriate learning activities
3. Your own personal practice in developing activities and supporting children with special needs
4. Make two justified recommendations based on health and safety in activities for a child with special needs e.g. (supervision, support, appropriate materials, child’s ability etc.)