Scientific Director

Grigorios Chondrokoukis,

Professor, Department of Industrial Management and Technology, University of Piraeus

Target Audience

The training course is intended for:

• Primary and Secondary Education teachers, Kindergarten Teachers, Primary School Teachers, Language and Literature Teachers
• Mathematicians, Physicists, Chemists, Physical Education Teachers,
• Graduates in the humanities, Fine Arts, Drama Education, etc.,
• Special education teachers
• Graduates of Technological Educational Institutes (TEI) and Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) (social workers, nursery nurses, speech therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, special pre-school educators, etc.)
• University and Technological Institute (TEI) students
• And those who wish to work in special needs education 

Admission Requirements

Participants must have:

• Basic computer skills
• Internet access
• A personal email account

Delivery Method

Training is delivered exclusively by distance learning, using a dedicated e-learning platform. It is asynchronous distance learning with notes, which makes it particularly easy for working people to take part. This type of training is a flexible form of professional development, as there are no time or place restrictions. It is based on the principles of open education and meets the needs of personalised learning. In addition to the notes (pdf file), which have been prepared in line with the principles of distance learning, the training includes recorded webinar presentations of 5 to 10 minutes, multiple-choice tests, optional essay-type assignments, as well as additional material (ppt presentations, articles, guidelines) that the Course instructor shares with trainees during the course of the lessons.

Type of Certificate

Trainees who successfully complete the Course are awarded a Training Certificate by KEDIVIM of the University of Piraeus, together with a Supplementary Annex. If successful completion of the Course is not possible owing to discontinuation of studies or failure in the examinations, the trainee is awarded a Certificate of Attendance by KEDIVIM of the University.

See a sample of the certificate awarded here

Units

1. Historical overview of special needs education and Principles of Counselling support
2. Special Education and the education of pupils with hearing impairments
3. Special Education and the education of pupils with visual impairments
4. Special Needs Education and the education of pupils with intellectual disabilities
5. Special Education and the education of pupils on the autism spectrum
6. Special education and the education of Primary and Secondary pupils with specific learning difficulties: disorders in reading, spelling, written expression and mathematics
7. ADHD. Behavioural problems in the school environment
8. Basic principles of Educational Psychology and Teaching Methodology in the education of pupils with special educational needs or disabilities
9. Designing Training Courses in Special Education
10. Preparation of an assignment – Case Study

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Course, participants are intended to:

Assessment

Learning outcomes are assessed through self-assessment tests for each Teaching Unit and through the submission of an individual assignment at the end of the Course.

Discount Policy

The following discount categories apply:

1. GROUP A (-25%): Single payment
2. GROUP B (-35%): Unemployed persons
3. GROUP C (-40%): Teachers - Trainers at Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) and Second Chance Schools (SCS), Administrative & Academic Staff of Universities, Simultaneous Registration of a First-Degree Relative
4. GROUP D (-50%): Graduates of the University of Piraeus and participants who have attended another KEDIVIM Course of the University of Piraeus in the last 18 months

Please note that:

• Discounts are not cumulative.
• Each trainee may benefit from only one discount category.
• Participants entitled to a discount must submit the supporting documents that will be requested.

Course Fee after discount

Payment of Fees

Fees are paid in a lump sum or in 4 instalments, with a down payment of €100. Failure to pay any instalment results in the automatic exclusion of the candidate from the remainder of the Course, the examinations and the award of the Certificate.