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 |
Learning outcomes (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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DHSC 511A
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Childhood Disability and Social Action (Theory) |
CO127:Examine the basic definition, needs, problems , models, classification and legislations of special children CO128:Develop the knowledge about the definition, causes, classification and assessment of visual, hearing, autism and orthropaedic impairment. CO129:Elaborate the ability to understand the identification of intellectual disability, emotional and behavioural disorder. CO130:Construct knowledge about learning disability and communication disorders in detail. CO131:Develop familiarity with the education, intervention, attitude, policy and laws, and collaborative approach towards inclusion. CO132: 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, Giving tasks, assignment |
Observation, Presentation, Report writing, Interviewing |
● Intellectual disability
● Emotional and Behavioral Disorder
Definition, characteristics, factors, types, Identification, assessment, and etiology with reference to:
● Communication Disability
● Learning disability
● 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
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
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