Semester Fifth: B.S. in Special Education University of Karachi

Major – I: TEACHING STRATEGIES IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Course Code: 511

Credit Hours: 03

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course is designed to provide student with an opportunity to develop an insight related to the teaching strategies used in special education. The basic aim of the course is to design and implement an intervention and educational program for a child with special needs.

 

ADVANCE ORGANIZERS

1. What are the major components of instruction?
   
2. What are the steps involved in presenting instruction
   
3. How should feedback be used in the process of instruction
   
4. What are the ways in which teachers can adjust instruction to meet individual students' needs
   
5. Identify strategies for modifying classroom instruction
   

 

UNIT – 1:    Instructional Planning

1. Foundations of Effective Instruction
   
2. Components of effective Instruction
   
   1. Planning Instruction
      
   2. Managing Instruction
      
   3. Delivering Instruction
      
   4. Evaluating Instruction
      

 

UNIT – 2:    Instructional Environment

1. Classroom Management and Organization
   
2. Instructional Materials
   
3. Instructional Methods (Direct Instruction, Cooperative Learning, Precision teaching, Self learning, peer tutoring).
   

 

UNIT – 3:    Instructional Adaptations

1. Basic Skills Instructions to Special Children
   
2. Instruction of Subject-Area Content to Special Children
   
3. Adaptations related to Help Special Students' success in Independent Practice
   

 

UNIT – 4:    Assistive Devices

1. For visual Impairment
   
   1. Orientation and Mobility Aids
      
   2. Listening Skills Training
      
   3. Braille
      
   4. Enhanced Image Devices
      
   5. Audio Aids
      
   6. Optical Character Recognition Devices
      
   7. Computer Soft wares
      
2. For Hearing Impairment
   
   1. Total Communication
      
   2. Cued Speech
      
   3. Assistive Learning Devices
      
   4. Oral/Aural Approach
      
   5. Information Communication Technologies (ICTs Tools)
      
   6. Sign Language
      
3. For Physical Disabled
   
   1. Wheel Chair
      
   2. Prosthesis
      
   3. Artificial Limbs
      
   4. Conductive Education
      
4. For Mental Retardation
   
   1. Montessori Teaching Methods and Material
      
   2. Behavior Modification
      
   3. Functional Academic Skills
      
   4. Self help skills
      
   5. Teaching Kits
      
   6. Computer Soft wares
      
   7. Psycho-therapy
      
   8. Psychiatric Support
      
   9. Dietary Support
      

 

UNIT – 5:    Professional Partnerships

1. The Basics of Collaboration
   
2. Special Education and Related Services
   
3. Parent-Professional Collaboration
   
4. Collaboration with Multi-Professional
   
5. Team Teaching
   

 

Recommended Books

 

1. Kochar, S.K. (2000)
   Methods and Techniques of Teaching. New Delhi: Sterling
   
2. Polloweay, E.A. (et al) Strategies for teaching learners with special needs. (4^thed) Columbus: Merrill, 1986.
   
3. Murijis, D. and Reynolds, D. (2001)
   Effective Teaching, London: Paul Chapman.
   
4. Pasanella, A.L. and Volkmore, C.B. (1981) Teaching Handicapped Students in the Mainstream. 2^nd Ed.Charles & Merrill.