Semester Sixth I: B.S. in Special Education University of Karachi

Major – I: PSYCHO-SOCIAL ASPECTS OF EXCEPTIONALITY

Course Code: 512

Credit Hours: 03

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course provides sociological, psychological, and developmental perspectives from which to approach intervention of children with special needs. An ecological framework is adopted in which the social contexts of the child are explored.

 

ADVANCE ORGANIZER

1. Trace Society's changing attitude toward children with disabilities
   
2. Describe how perspective on handicapism and social attitudes influence opportunities for individual with disabilities
   
3. Indicate ethical decisions that have a component of special education service
   
4. Train people with special needs in the area of psychosocial development
   

 

UNIT – 1    Social Attitudes Toward Disabled Population

1. Definition and Concept of Attitude
   
2. Cognitive, Co native and Affective Components of Attitude.
   
3. Social Attitudes Toward Disabled Population in Pakistan
   
4. How to Change Attitude
   
   1. Social Awareness Program
      
   2. International Convention on the Rights of Children
      
   3. Legislation
      

 

UNIT – 2:    Intervention Model in Pakistan

1. Educational Model
   
2. Religious Model
   
3. Medical Model
   
4. Psychological Model
   
5. Sociological Model
   

 

UNIT – 3:    Psycho-Social Training of Special Children

1. Self-Concept
   
2. Defense Mechanisms
   
3. Body Image
   
4. Severity of Handicap, Adjustment and Self-Concept.
   
5. Empathy vs. Sympathy
   
6. Issues of Gender, Sexuality and Disability
   

 

UNIT – 4:    Community and Professional Issues in Special Education

1. Life Stages, Families and Collaboration with other Professionals
   
   1. Early childhood Intervention
      
   2. Transition
      
   3. Working with Parents
      
   4. Involving Community Agencies and Business Groups
      
2. The Impact of Public Policy
   
   1. Factors that Drive the Profession
      
   2. School Reform
      
   3. Social Trends and Special Education in Perspective
      

UNIT – 5:    Social and Ethical issues

The Life Cycle: Issues and Ethics

1. Prenatal Issues and Ethics
   
2. Ethical Issues During the Early Years
   
3. Ethical Issues During the School years
   
4. Ethical Issues During the Adulthood
   
5. New Issues and Future Directions
   

 

 

Recommended Books

 

1. Miles, M. (1985) Social Attitudes Toward Disabled persons in Pakistan. Peshawar, Mental Health Centre.
   
2. Horne, M.D. (1985)
   Attitudes Towards Handicapped Students. London: Lawrence. Rslbaun
   
3. Eichstaedt, C.B. and Kalakian, L.H. (1982)
   Developmental/Adapted Physical Education: Making Ability Count. New York: MacMillan Publishing Co. pp. 47 – 58.
   
4. Ysseldyke, J.E. and Algozzine, B. (1995) Special Education: A Practical Approach for Teachers (3^rd Ed.) Geneva, Illinoosis: Houghton Mifflin Co., pp. 454 – 536.
   
5. Drew, C.J. and Hardman, M.L. (2000) Mental Retardation: A Life Cycle Approach (7^th Ed.). New Jersey: Merrill an Imprint of Prentice Hall, pp. 379 – 408.