Childhood Disability and Social action (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DEFE501B
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
4.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to –

  1. Understand the various methods of studying characteristics and behavior in various handicaps. 
  2. Compare the various methods of measuring the physical and intellectual capabilities of individual.
  3. Understand the problems of handicaps and their mainstreaming.
  4. Understand the assessment methods of various disability.
  5. Evaluate the role of society towards disability

 

Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcomes

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment

Strategies

Course Code

Course Title

24DEFE

501B

Childhood Disability

and Social Action

(Theory)

    

CO47:Examine the basic definition, needs, problems , models, classification  and legislations of special children

CO48:Apraise the definition, causes, classification and assessment of visual, hearing, autism and orthropaedic impairment.

CO49:Elaborate the ability to understand the identification of intellectual disability, emotional and behavioural disorder.

CO50:Construct knowledge about learning disability and communication disorders in detail.

CO51:Analyse the education, intervention, attitude, policy and laws, and collaborative approach towards inclusion.

CO52: Contribute effectively in course-specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Discussion, Lecture, Demonstration, Team teaching, presentation, quiz

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self learning presentation Effective questions,  assignment

Observation, Presentation, Report writing, Interviewing

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Understanding Disability

Defining and understanding disability

The concept of positive, Negative, and Multiple Deviations

The concept of Impairment, Disability, and Handicap.

Models of disability

Classification

Needs and problems of differently abled children.

Rights of persons with disability and UNCRPD

RCI, PWD Act, NT Act

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Types of Disability

Definition, characteristics, factors, types, Identification, assessment, and etiology with reference to Physical disabilities :

  • Sensory disabilities- Visual and auditory
  • Autism
  • Orthopedic impairment

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Intellectual Disability & emotional disorders

Definition, characteristics, factors, types, Identification, assessment and etiology with reference to:  

                                                                                  

  • Intellectual disability
  • Emotional and Behavioral Disorder

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Children with communication and learning disorder

Definition, characteristics, factors, types, Identification, assessment, and etiology with reference to:

  • Communication Disability
  • Learning disability

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Disability Education and Society

Overview of practices and provisions related to addressing disability in India-inclusive education

Educational practices- Special education and Inclusive education: Meaning, need and importance

Educational provisions for disabled children

Attitudes towards disability- family, school, society, and media

Role and Responsibility of Parents, Peer and Community

Role and Responsibility of teachers, administration, and policy makers

Prevention, therapy, education, and management of various disabilities

Policy and laws

 

Essential Readings: 

 

  1. Chopra,G., (2012). Early Detection of Disabilities and persons with disabilities in the community. New Delhi: Engage publications
  2. Chopra,G., (2012). Stimulating Development of Young Children with Disabilities at Anganwadi and at Home: A Practical Guide. New Delhi: Engage publications.
  3. Educating Exceptional Children-An introduction to Special Education(2009),S.K.Mangal

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

 

  1. Baker,H.J.,Introduction to exceptional children,NewYork,Macmillan Co.,1959.
  2. Dunn,L.M.(ed) "Exceptional children in the schools", Holt Rinehart & Winston,1963.
  3. Kirk,S.A.Education "Exceptional children" Hinghton,Miffhir,1962.
  4. Heek,A.O., "Education of Exceptional children", New York,McGraw Hill,1953.
  5. Frampton and Rowell,Education of the handicapped.
  6. Ellis,N.(ed) Hand book of Mental deficiency Psychological theory & Research.
  7. Long, N.J.; Morse, W.C. & Newman, R.G. (1980). Conflict in the classroom: The education of emotionally disturbed children. Belmont: Wadsworth.
  8. Educating Exceptional Children-An introduction to Special Education(2009),S.K.Mangal

 

e-Resources:

1. https://egyankosh.ac.in/handle/123456789/100276

 

Academic Year: 
2024-2025
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