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ERIC Number: EJ1452107
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0790-8040
EISSN: EISSN-0790-8040
My Voice, My Choice: A Case Study Exploring an Innovative Approach to Engaging Learners with Disabilities in Tertiary Education in the South East of Ireland
Sarah Lavan; Lindsay Malone; Rosalind Threadgold
Adult Learner: The Irish Journal of Adult and Community Education, p132-146 2024
This practice-based paper provides a case study of a new initiative developed by Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board with support from South East Technological University. The My Voice, My Choice Initiative is an inclusive approach to engaging learners with intellectual disabilities in Higher Education (HE). The learners were registered to Further Education and Training (FET) programmes at Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) Levels 2 and 3 and their classes were delivered in the South East Technological University Waterford Campus. Learners had the opportunity to engage in relevant QQI programmes whilst having a university experience. This is a case study which reflects the impact of adult learning on the learner. In their feedback learners expressed pride in taking part and their sense of belonging in the college environment. The next steps will focus on expanding the delivery to Waterford for a second intake and to the Wexford area.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Adult Education; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ireland
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