Special Education

1. Explain the basic concepts and historical perspectives of special education.
2. Identify the characteristics, causes, and educational approaches for various exceptionalities.
3. Design appropriate curriculum modifications for gifted and talented students.
4. Apply information communication technology in the education of learners with special needs.
5. Discuss the rehabilitation strategies for individuals with visual impairments.
6. Evaluate current issues and reforms in special education.

13 weeks, about 32 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Basic Concepts in Special Education

   • Unit 1: Overview of Special Education · 2 hours

     Define special education and its importance.. Discuss the historical perspective and development of special education.. Explain the relationship between general education and special education..

2. Week 2Module 1: Basic Concepts in Special Education

   • Unit 2: Research in Special Needs Education · 2 hours

     Define research and its relevance to special needs education.. Identify different types of research and their applications.. Discuss barriers to research activities in special education..

3. Week 3Module 1: Basic Concepts in Special Education

   • Unit 3: Information and Communication Technology in the Education of Learners With Special Needs · 2 hours

     Define Information Communication Technology (ICT).. Identify the relevance of ICT to special needs education.. Explore the uses of ICT for various categories of children with special needs..

4. Week 4Module 1: Basic Concepts in Special Education

   • Unit 4: Current Issues in Special Education · 2 hours

     Discuss current issues and reforms in special education.. Examine the nomenclature issue and disability classifications.. Explore the impact of classroom environment and funding issues..

5. Week 5Module 2: Education for the Intellectually Retarded

   • Unit 1: Definition, Categories and Causes of Intellectual Retardation · 2 hours

     Define intellectual retardation and its categories.. Explain the causes of intellectual retardation.. Discuss the history of intellectual retardation..

6. Week 6Module 2: Education for the Intellectually Retarded

   • Unit 2: Characteristics, Identification and Educational Method Of Teaching Intellectually Retarded Children · 2 hours

     Identify the characteristics of intellectually retarded children.. Discuss methods of identifying children with intellectual retardation.. Explore educational methods for teaching intellectually retarded children..

7. Week 7Module 3: Education of The Hearing Impaired And Communication Disorders

   • Unit 1: Definition, Causes and Classification of Hearing Impairment · 2 hours

     Define hearing impairment and its causes.. Classify hearing impairment based on different criteria.. Discuss the impact of hearing impairment on education..

8. Week 8Module 3: Education of The Hearing Impaired And Communication Disorders

   • Unit 2: Identification and Educational Placement of Hearing Children · 2 hours

     Discuss methods of identifying hearing-impaired children.. Explore educational placement options for hearing-impaired children.. Examine classroom applications for the hearing impaired..

   • Unit 3: Learners with Communication Disorders · 2 hours

     Define communication disorders and their impact on learning.. Classify speech disorders, including articulation, voice, and fluency disorders.. Explore educational approaches to speech disorders..

9. Week 9Module 4: Education of The Physically and Health Impaired and Learning Disabled

   • Unit 1: Definition, Types and Causes of Physically and Health Impaired · 2 hours

     Define physical and health impairment.. Distinguish between neurological impairment and muscular conditions.. Identify chronic and infectious diseases affecting children..

10. Week 10Module 4: Education of The Physically and Health Impaired and Learning Disabled

    • Unit 2: Meaning, Causes, Identification and Educational Intervention for Children with Learning Disabilities · 2 hours

      Define learning disabilities and their causes.. Discuss methods of identifying children with learning disabilities.. Explore educational interventions for children with learning disabilities..

11. Week 11Module 5: Gifted and Talent Development

    • Unit 1: Definition, Characteristics and Administration of Gifted And Talented Children · 2 hours

      Define giftedness and talent.. List common characteristics of giftedness.. Discuss administrative and educational programs for gifted and talented students..

    • Unit 2: Curriculum Modification for Gifted and Talented Students · 2 hours

      Design an appropriate curriculum for gifted and talented children.. Highlight the kind of environment that can enrich education of the gifted and talented..

12. Week 12Module 6: Education for The Visually Impaired

    • Unit 1: Definitions, History, Causes and Prevalence · 2 hours

      Define visual impairment and its causes.. Write a brief history of visual impairment in relation to Nigeria.. Rate the prevalence of visual impairment in Nigeria compared to other countries..

    • Unit 2: Characteristics And Educational Approaches of Visual Impairment · 2 hours

      State the characteristics of visual impairment in relation to type of visual loss, severity, age of onset, and environmental experiences.. Enumerate educational approaches and considerations for learners with visual impairment.. Mention the components of a unique curriculum..

13. Week 13Module 6: Education for The Visually Impaired

    • Unit 3: Rehabilitation of The Visually Impaired · 2 hours

      Define rehabilitation.. Explain Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR).. Itemize challenges facing rehabilitation of the visually impaired in Nigeria..