Diploma in Special Education Need for Disabilities Course at Silchar

Diploma in Special Education Need
(Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities)

The Diploma in Special Education is formulated to prepare special teachers for children with the disabilities specializing in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) which includes, besides Intellectual Disability (ID), Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).

Objectives of the Program:

To develop an understanding of varying disabilities and their implications;
To have knowledge of typical growth and development of learners and realize the psychological aspects influencing learning and education;
To be aware of the underlying philosophies, evolutionary practices and the policy provisions facilitating education of children with disabilities;
To use various assessment tools and techniques for planning educational and other related interventions;
To be aware of and apply various curricular strategies;
To appreciate various teaching approaches and use effective teaching strategies;
To apply various pedagogical approaches for teaching at elementary level;
To provide support in the use of various intervention and therapeutic techniques;
To apply appropriate techniques to help students with high support needs;
To develop an understanding about the concept, construct and facilitators of inclusive education;
To realize the importance and role of family and community as a catalyst in the education of children with disabilities.

Scope of the program

Skill based competencies:

Assessment and identification of learners with ASD, ID and SLD using multidisciplinary approach
Interventional strategies of addressing learning styles and preferences.
Use of curricular strategies, pedagogical approaches, adaptations and assessments
Promotion of inclusive practices and involvement of family and community
Development of specialized skills in planning and providing support services to high support need groups (Children with severe disabilities)
Development of competencies to teach in varied settings including special school, inclusive schools, home based education and technology-based home learning environments

Value or Behavior based competencies:

Promotion of school culture and ethos for inclusive educational practices;
Empowerment of families for equal partnership and advocacy of children;
Involvement of community for resource mobilization and support;
Promotion of inclusive practices with equity and quality;
Acceptance of every student with the belief and conviction that every child will learn.