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SEMESTER I
COURSE COURSE TITLE CREDITS | INTERNAL | EXTERNAL | TOTAL
CODE MARKS | MARKS | MARKS
‘AT__ | Developments in Education a 20 80 700
and Special Education
‘A2__ | Psychology of Development 4 20 80 100
and Learning
B8___| Identification, Assessment 4 20 80 100
and Needs of Children
Withharon
B9 | Curriculum And Teaching 4 20 80 100
Strategies for Children
with
EI__| Practical related to disability 4 100 00 100
TOTAL | 20 500
Engagement with field as part of courses indicated below:
SILNo. | Task for the Teacher Educators Course Place
T__| Assignment /Project AL Institute
2__| Assignment/ Project Az Institute
3 | Assessment & Identification of B7& BS Clinic / School, ete
Needs (Specific disabilities)
‘Scanned wih CamScannerDEVELOPMENTS IN EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
‘Course Code: A 1 Credits: 04
Contact Hours: 60 Marks: 100
Introduction
This course will enable leamers to explore education both general and special from
historical perspective leading to contemporary India. The course also includes various
commissions and policies and issues and trends in the field of education, special education
and inclusive education in the national and international contexts covering all aspects of
quantity and quality.
Objectives
After completing the course teacher educators will be able to
© Trace development of general and special education system (PwDs) in India.
© Appreciate implications of recommendations made by the various Committees and
Commissions for educational (General and Special) developments in India.
© Develop insight into the issues and challenges of present day education system.
© Understand important quality related issues which need to be taken into account for
revision/ development of new education policy.
Unit 1: An Overview of Development of Education System
1.1 Shaping of Education in Pre-Independence India
1.2 Shaping of Education in Post-Independence India
1.3 Emerging Education in India and in the Global Context
1.4 Perspectives of Education for the Persons with Disabilities
1.5 Constitutional Provisions and Directive Principles Related to Education and Special
Education
Unit 2: Issues in Indian Education with Special Reference to Persons with Disabilities
2.1 Accessibility to School, Curriculum & Learning Resources and Attitudinal Barriers
22 Analysis of the Status of Elementary & Secondary Education for All. (SSA,
RMSA,) and Issues for Bridging Gaps
23 Ensuring Equity Principles across Disabilities, Gender, Caste, Socially
Disadvantaged Groups, Marginalized and their Specific Educational Problems
24 Challenges of Special Education, Inclusion, Systemic Reforms, Provisions and
Support System, Public Private Partnership & NGO Initiatives
2.5 Support Systems to Meet Diverse Leaming Needs- Family, Community, School,
Peer, Administrative and Resource Support
‘Scanned wih CamScannerUnit 3: Policies and Legislations for Education & Special Education Development of
Special Education in India
3.1 National Legislations (RCI Act 1992, PWD Act 1995, National Trust Act, Biwako
Millennium Framework)
3.2 International Legislations for Special Education and International Organisations
(UNESCAP, UNCRPD, WHO, UNICEF, NESCO, UNDP, Action Aid, CBM)
3.3 National Policies (POA 1992, SSA, RMSA and RUSA) & Government Schemes and
Provisions for Persons with Disabilities
3.4 Role of Governmental and non-governmental agencies in general and special
education
3.5 Current issues~ Identifications, Labelling, cultural and linguistic diversity &
advocacy
Unit
Quality Issues in Education
4.1 Indicators of quality related to teaching - learning strategies, classroom environment,
and Student Assessment
4.2 Linking pedagogy with curriculum, contextual constructivism
4.3 Ensuring standards in Open & Distance Learning system — Non-formal education,
face-to-face vs. Distance mode
4.4 Special and Inclusive education - Adopting flexible strategies for the acquisition and
use of inputs and monitoring performance in inclusive set up
4.5 Quality enhancement in service delivery and community rehabilitation
Unit 5: Current Trends and Future Perspective
5.1 Education as a development indicator, and enhancer of development indicators,
5.2 Education for sustainable development & Right based approach
5.3 International curriculum framework in the light of changing priorities and
international perspectives
5.4 Education for conservation of environment and social change
5.5 Education for individual and national development
Course Work/ Assignments
* Trace development of education in India during pre-Independence
* Identify Constitutional provisions ensuring equity and protection of human rights as
well as non-discrimination
‘Study factors influencing special education as a discipline in India
* Identify quality related issues of your State and suggest strategies to address them
Suggested Readings
* Anand, C.L. et.al, (1993), Teacher and Education in Emerging Indian Society,
NCERT, New Delhi,
‘Scanned wih CamScannerCompendium of Schemes (2014). Department of Empowerment of Persons with
Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India.
Education Commission. (1964-1966). Ministry of Education, Government of India,
New Delhi.
Julka, A. (2014), Evaluation of the Implementation of the Scheme IEDSS in India.
Department of Education of Groups with Special Needs. NCERT, New Delhi.
Julka, A., Mukhopadhyay, S., Vyas, S., Sharma, M, Anupriya, C., & Salin, D, (2014),
Including Children with Special Needs: Primary Stage. NCERT, New Delhi.
Kumar, A. (2003). Environmental challenges of the 21" century, APH Publishing
Corporation, New Delhi.
Mohanty, J., (1986). School Education in Emerging Society, sterling Publishers.
MacMillan, New Delhi.
National Policy on Education (1986). Ministry of Human Resource Development.
Govt. of India, New Delhi.
National University of Educational Planning and Administration (2014). Education
for All Towards Quality with Equity: INDIA. NUEPA, New Del
Ozial, A.O, (1977). Hand Book of School Administration and Management.
Macmillan, London.
Programme of Action (1992). Ministry of Human Resource Development. Govt. of
India, New Delhi.
Report of Core group on value orientation to education (1992). Planning commission,
Govt of India.
Salamatullah, (1979). Education in Social context, NCERT, New Delhi.
School Education in India — Present Status and Future Needs (1986). NCERT, New
Delhi.
‘Seventh All India School Education Survey (2002). NCERT, New Delhi.
UNDP (1996). Human Development Reports. Oxford University Press. New York.
UNESCO (2004). Education for All: The Quality Imperative. EFA Global Monitoring
Report. Paris.
UNESCO (2009). Report on Education for sustainable development.
Varghese, N.V. (1995). School Effects on Achievement: A Study of Government and
Private Aided Schools in Kerala. In Kuldip Kumar (Ed.) School effectiveness and
learning achievement at primary stage: International perspectives. NCERT. New
Delhi.
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‘Course Code: A 2 Credits: 04
Contact Hours: 60 Marks: 100
Introduction
This course exposes leamers to the critical understanding of theoretical perspectives of
development and implications for in teaching learning process. Through close observation of
children in their natural environments would situate the theoretical knowledge within realistic
frames. This course would also be able to equip them to reflect and critique the cognitive and
information processing.
Objectives
After completing the course teacher educators will be able to
* Explain the psychological principles and their application in specific context of
education and special education.
* Explain the principles and their implication for growth and development.
© Critically analyse the process from the point of view of cognitive psychology.
© Explain role of motivation in learning, learning processes and theories of personality.
* Apply psychological aspects to teaching - learning situations.
Unit 1: Overview Educational Psychology
1.1 Nature and scope of educational psychology
1.2 Principles of educational psychology
1.3 Methods of Educational Psychology
1.3.1 Observation
1.3.2 Experimental method
1,3.3Correlational
1.3.4 Clinical
1.3.5 Case Study
1.4 Applications of educational psychology to person with disabilities
1.5 Contemporary trends
Unit 2: Understanding the Development of the Learner
2.1 Concept of Growth and Development
2.2 Methods of studying development: Longitudinal, Cross-sectional, Cohort sequence
2.3 Physical, social, emotional, moral development, play and language development
2.4 Cognitive Development: Piaget, Vygotsky and Kohlberg
2.5 Factors affecting Growth and Development
Unit 3: Cognition and Information Processing
3.1 Sensation, Perception and Attention
3.2 Memory - Nature and types, factors affecting memory
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3.4 Intelligence: Nature, types, theories and assessment
3.4.1 Creativity
3.5 Individual differences and its educational implications for children with disabilities
Unit 4: Motivation, Learning and Personality
4.1 Concept, definition and theories of Motivation
4.2 Classical and Contemporary Learning Theories: Behavioural, Cognitive and Social
4.3 Concept, definition and principles of personality development
4.4 Personality Theories-
4.4.1 Psychoanalytic-Freud & Neo-Freudians, Trait, Humanistic
4.4.2 Assessment of Personality
4.5 Implications in teaching-learning with reference to children with disabilities
Unit 5: Psychological Aspects of Teaching
5.1 Individual differences in cognitive and affective areas and its educational
Implications
5.2 Classroom climate, group dynamics
5.3 Peer tutoring, co-operative learning, self-regulated learning
5.4 Teacher effectiveness and competence
5.5 Guiding children with disabilities
Course Work/ Assignments! Practicum
‘* Plan and conduct a survey about attitudes/ practices regarding one or more of the
following: children with disabilities, prenatal development, prenatal hazards, school
drop-out, motivation of children
‘© Conduct an experiment with Piagetian methods of evaluating cognitive development
and submit a report
‘© Analyze any autobiography to explain human development
Design a behaviour modification plan for a specific child
Present information on cognitive styles and their effects on learning
Transaction
Lecture Method, Seminar, Group Discussion, Practical and Field work
Essential readings
‘* Agarwal, 1.J.C (1994). Essentials of Educational Psychology. Vikas Publishing
House, Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi.
‘* Chatterjee, S.K. (2000). Advanced Educational Psychology. Arunabhasen Books and
ALLIED() Lid.,
Freud, $ (1935). A general Introduction to psychoanalysis. Live right, New York.
Mangal, S.K. (1997). Advanced Educational Psychology. Prentice Hall of India Pvt.,
Ltd., New Delhi.
‘Scanned wih CamScannerMaslow, A.M. (1954). Motivation and Personality. Harper Press, New York.
Morgan, C.T. (1961). Introduction to Psychology. McGraw Hill, New York.
Mussen, P.H., Conger, J.J., & Kagan, J.(1969). Child development and personality.
Harper & Row, New York,
‘Suggested Readings
Bernard, H.W. (1972). Psychology of Learning and Teaching. Me Grow Hill, New
York.
Chauhan, S.S. (1996). Advanced Educational Psychology. Vikas Publishing House,
New Delhi.
DeCecco, J.P., & Crawford, W. (1977). Psychology of Learning and Instruction.
Prentice Hall, New Delhi.
Driscoll, P.M. (1994). Psychology of Learning for Instruction, Allyn & Becon,
Boston.
Hurlick, E.B. (1992). Child Development. Mc Grow Hill, New York.
Joyce, M., & Others (1992). Models of Teaching. Holt Rinehart and Winston, New
York. Bruce R. Joyce (Author), Marsha Weil (Author), Emily Calhoun
Lindgren, H.C. (1976) Educational Psychology in the Classroom, John Wiley, New
York.
Mildred, C.R.F, (1978). Infants, Children: Their Development and Learning. Gran
Hill, New York. (Indian Reprint).
Panda, K.C. (1997). Elements of Child Development. Kalyani Publishers, New Delhi.
Sharma, P. (1995). Basics on Development and Growth of a Child. Reliance
Publication, New Delhi.
Slavin, E.R. (2003). Educational Psychology: Theory and Practice (7" ed.). Allyn &
Becon, Boston.
Wilson, A.R., Rockbeck, M.C., & Michael, N.B. (1979). Psychological Foundations
of Learning and Teaching. Me Grand Hill, New York.
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MENTAL RETARDATION/ INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Course Code: B 8
‘Contact Hours: 60
Introduction
The course aims to develop an understanding of concept, etiology and characteristics of
Persons with Mental Retardation/ Intellectual Disability (Pw/D).The said course would also
help learners to appreciate the role of professionals to address the needs of these children in a
holistic manner using team approach.
Objectives
After completing the course teacher educators will be able to
© Understand the concept, etiology and characteristics of Persons with Intellectual
Disability (Pw1D).
Use appropriate instruments for assessment of PwID.
* Describe the programming needs across different age levels of PwID.
‘© Utilize assessment information for educational programming, referral services and
placement,
* Comprehend the emerging future needs of PwID.
Unit 1: Overview of Intellectual Disability
1.1 Definition, historical review, Prevalence of Intellectual Disability
1.2 Btiological factors of Intellectual Disability
1.2.1 Biological, environmental factors
1.2.2 Pre-natal, natal, post-natal causes
1.3 Classification of Intellectual Disability - Medical, Educational, Psychological criteria
for classification and issues and current practices in certification of Intellectual
Disability
1.4 Characteristics of Intellectual Disability
1,5 Intellectual Disability and Associated Conditions — Cerebral palsy, Autism, Sensory
impairments, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy
Unit 2: Screening, Identification, Assessment and Diagnosis
2.1 Introduction to existing screening, identification and assessment / techniques trends
in the field of intellectual disability
2.2 Approaches in and types of assessment
2.3 Methods and tools of assessment
2.3.1 Screening tools
2.3.2 Early identification
‘Scanned wih CamScanner2.3.3 Developmental assessment tools
2.3.4 Intellectual - various standardized assessment tools: Binet - WISC - VSMS -
DST Indian adaptations and other Indian tools
2.3.5 Social, Behavioral, Language and Speech Assessment Tools and other Indian
tools
2.3.6 Special educational — use of CRTs, construction, precautions to be taken for
development with reference to programming
2.4 Introduction to existing educational assessment tools - Upanayan (0 - 6 years),
NIMH ~ Aarambh (Early Childhood Special Education Inclusive Package), Indian
adaptation of portage guide, Madras Developmental Programming Systems NIMH-
Functional Assessment Checklists for Programming (FACP) and other relevant
tools
2.5 Implications of the above for Inclusion
Unit 3: Identification of Needs
3.1 Infancy and Early Childhood; EI & Family involvement (NIMH — Family Based
Program Plan)
3.2 School age; placement alternative (special school, Resource Room, inclusive
classroom), Multidisciplinary team collaboration and role of special education
teacher
3.3 Transition and career development — ITP (Individualized Transition Plan)
3.4 Vocational Development; Employment, Types; emerging Job opportunity, Placement
& follow- up
3.5 Implications of the above for Inclusion
Unit 4: Use of Assessment Information
4.1 Use of assessment information - Medical, Special Educational, Psychological,
Therapeutic and Vocational
4.2 Interpretation of assessment information to develop training goals
4,3 Use of Support Needs Assessment for Person Centered Planning
4A Writing of assessment report: for administrative purpose, for educational
Programming, for referral and for alternative placement
4.5 Implications of the above for Inclusion
5: Emerging and Future Issues
5.1 Critical analysis of Human Rights and Legal Provision — International Instruments,
Indian Legislations and Policies
5.2 Advocacy
5.3 Current Gender Issues - Socio Cultural and Economic
5.4 Advances in Technology
5.5 Implications of the above for Inclusion
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School/ Clinic/ Community
‘* To conduct assessment of PwID using appropriate assessment tools
‘* To organize discussion program on role of a Special Educator in intervention from
Infancy to Adulthood
© To presentation a seminar on Community Based services for ID
¢ To conduct orientation and sensitization pro; ‘on disability issues for teachers,
parents, and community members and present a report,
Essential Readings
Baine, D. (1988). Handicapped Children in Developing Countries, Assessment,
Curriculum and Instructor. University of Alberta, Alberta.
Jeyachandaran, P., & Vimala, V. (2000). Madras Developmental Programming
System. Vijay Human Services, Chennai.
King-Sears, H.E. (1994). Curriculum Based Assessment in Special Education.
Singular publishing Group, San Diego.
Mittler, P. (1976). Psychological Assessment of Mental and Physical Handicaps.
Tavistock, London.
Myreddi, V., & Narayan, J. (2004). FACP - PMR, NIMH, Secunderabad.
Narayan, J. (2003).Grade Level Assessment Device for Children with Learning
Problems in Regular Schools. NIMH, Secunderabad.
Panda, K.C. (1997) Education of Exceptional Children. Vikas, New Delhi.
‘Suggested Readings
Overton, J. (1992) Assessment in Special Education. An Applied Approach.
Macmillan, New York.
Overton, T. (2000). Assessment in Special Education: An Applied Approach, 3rd Ed,
Prentice Hall Inc. Merril.
Pun, M., & Sen, A.K. (1989) Mentally Retarded Children in India. Mittal Publication.
New Delhi
Smith, D.D. (2004). Introduction to Special Education. Training in an Age of
Opportunity, 3rd Ed. Allyn & Becon. Boston.
‘Wehman.P., & Kuegel. J. (2004). Functional Curriculum, Pro-Ed. Austin.
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WITH MENTAL RETARDATION INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Course Code: B9 Credits: 04
Contact Hours: 60 Marks: 100
Objectives
After completing the course teacher educators will be able to
* Explain the principles and approaches to curriculum development and instructional
program,
* Describe the various approaches for teaching students with Intellectual Disability.
* Develop Curriculum for Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary, Pre- Vocational and
Vocational Level.
* Use Instructional Program and methods in Inclusive Set ups.
# Use teaching strategies and TLMs for PwID.
Unit 1: Curriculum Development
1.1 Principles and Models of Curriculum development
1.2 Approaches to curriculum development~ Developmental, Functional, Ecological,
SOME approach, Systems, and Task Analytic Approach
1.3 Instructional design Definition, Types, Merits and Demerits
1.4 Curricular Adaptation, Accommodation and Modification
1.5 Challenges and Implications for Inclusion
Unit
: Teaching Approaches
2.1 Developmental Approaches Montessori, Floor time
2.2 Mulli-sensory Approach~ Fernald, Orton and Gillingham
2.3 Behavioral Approach Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Discrete Trail Training
2.4 Cognitive Approach- Meta-cognitive Training, Cognitive Behavior Management
2.5 Integration of above in Inclusive Classroom Context
Unit 3: Curricular Domains & Levels
3.1 Development of Curriculum at Pre-primary and Primary level- Personal, Social,
Academic, Occupational and Recreational
3.2 Development of Curriculum at Secondary Ievel- Personal, Social, Academic,
Occupational and Recreational
3.3 Development of Curriculum at pre-vocational and transitional level- Personal, Social,
Academic, Occupational and Recreational
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Skills, Personal skills related to routine, travel, Social Competencies, Job related
behaviour- punctuality, regularity, Occupational skills- related to the job chosen
inclusive of functional academics), Health/safety skills, First Aid
3.5 Implications of above in Inclusion
Unit 4: Instructional Programs and Methods
4.1 Individualized Instruction - Concept, Types and Approaches
4.2 Collaborative Methods - Peer Tutoring, Co-operative Learning & Team teaching
43 Methods for social Inclusion, Social Skill Development & Self Regulation,
Community Living, Life Skill Education
4.4. Universal design of Learning — Definition, Principles, Approaches & Strategies
45 Integration of above for Inclusion
Unit 5: Teaching Strategies & TLM
5.1 Stages of learning, Principles of teaching, and Steps in teaching concepts
5.2 Teaching Strategies - Task Analysis, Prompting & Fading, Shaping, Chaining,
Reinforcement, Play way method, Project method
5.3 Concept and type of Teaching materials and Learning materials, Functional Aids and
Criteria for selecting appropriate TLM’s
5.4 Principles of adaptation, Adaptation of ADL material & functional academics
5.5 Integration of above for Inclusion
Practicum/ Assignment/ Engagement in the field (Any One)
© To present a report on adaption of curriculum for a student with Intellectual Disability
in Inclusive setting
* To develop curriculum for independent living and present a report
* To present a Seminar on any of the teaching approaches.
‘+ To develop need based learning and functional aids for PwID
Essential Readings
‘© Baine, D. (1988) Handicapped Children in Developing Countries, Assessment,
Curriculum and Instructor. University of Alberta, Alberta
* Das, LP., & Baine, D. (1978) Intellectual Disability for Special Educators.
Springfield: Charles C. Thomas.
John, W., & Smith, R. (1971). An Introduction to Intellectual Disability. Me Grawhill
New York.
* Kauffman, JM, & Paynes, J.S. (1960) Intellectual Disability: Introduction and
Personal Perspectives. Charges & Merril, Columbus.
* Longone, J. (1990) Teaching Retarders Learners: Curriculum and Methods for
Improving Instruction. Allyn and Bacon, Boston.
‘Scanned wih CamScannerNarayan, J., & Kutty, A.T.T. (1989) Handbook for Trainers of the Mentally Retarded
Persons. Pre-Primary Level. NIMH, Secunderabad.
Panda, K.C. (1997). Education of Exceptional Children. Vikas Publishers, New Delhi.
Pehwaria, R., & Venkatesan, S. (1992). Behavioural retarded Children: A Manual for
Teachers. NIMH, Secunderabad.
Remington, B. (1991). The Challenge of Severe Mental Handicap. A Behaviour
Analytic Approach. Wiley, New Jersey.
Repp. A.C. (1983). Teaching the Mentally Retarded. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
Suggested Readings
Kauffman, J. M. (1988). Teaching Students with Learning and Behaviour Problems.
Merril Publishing Co.
Kirk, S.A., & Gallaghar, J.J. (1979). Educating Exceptional Children. Hoffton &
Mifflin. Boston.
Lewis, R.B., & Doorlag, D.H. (2010). Teaching Students with Special Needs in
General Education Classrooms. Pearson, London.
Longone, J. (1990). Teaching Educable Mentally retarded Children. Allyn & Bacon,
Boston.
Mary, A. F. (1999). Curriculum and Teaching Strategies. Paul H. Brooks Publishing
Co. Baltimore.
Petersun, M.J., & Hitfie, M.M. (2003). Inclusive Teaching: Creating Effective
Schools For all Learners. Allyn & Becon. Boston.
West, C. K., Farmer, J. A., & Wolff, P.M. (1991). Instructional Design, Implications
from Cognitive Science. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.
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Area E 1: Teaching Practice
Total Credits: 04 Hours: 120 Marks: 100
Each Teacher Educators is expected to prepare 8 lesson plans for classroom teaching at
Diploma (4) and Graduate (4) courses, out of them 2 will be ICT based one at Diploma and
one at Graduate All the lessons will be supervised by the concerned practical coordinator.
Each student trainee will be allotted 2 classes for peer observation. Out of 8 lessons at least
one lesson with innovative methods and one lesson with integration of technology should be
considered while selecting the lessons. Out of total 8 lessons, 6 will be guided and 2 will be
submitted independently by the trainees for evaluation. Trainees have to submit Teaching
practice record along with the approved lesson plans with evaluation remarks signed by the
practical supervisor and course coordinator of the class taught. Final lesson plan will jointly
be evaluated by the external and internal examiners followed by viva-voce.
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