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

Major – IV: MENTAL RETARDATION: An Introduction.

Course Code: 542

Credit Hours: 03

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

This course is designed to help students to understand the concept of mental retardation, its definition, classification, causes and prevention. Students will focus on the development of teaching and programming skills required for the teaching of children with mental retardation.

 

ADVANCE ORGANIZERS

1. What definition is used for students with mental retardation?
   
2. How are levels of retardation differentiated?
   
3. What are the primary characteristics of students with mental retardation?
   
4. What instructional approaches and teaching tactics are appropriate for students with mental retardation?
   

 

UNIT – 1:    Introduction

1. Definition of Mental Retardation in Comparative Perspective.
   
   1. American Association on Mental Retardation (AAMR) Definitions (1973, 1983)
      
   2. AAMR Definition 1992, 2002 AAMR
      
2. Classification in Mental Retardation
   
3. Causes of Mental Retardation
   

 

UNIT – 2:    Characteristics of Mental Retardation

1. Attention
   
2. Memory
   
3. Self-Regulation
   
4. Language Development
   
5. Academic Achievement
   
6. Social Development
   
7. Motivation
   

 

UNIT – 3:    Assessment

1. Intelligence Tests
   
2. Adaptive Skills
   
3. Vocational Assessment
   

 

UNIT – 4:    Early Intervention Programs

1. Portage Home based Program
   
2. Parent Outreach Program of Pakistan
   
3. Other Models
   

 

UNIT – 5:    Transition

1. Community Adjustment
   
2. Employment
   
3. Importance of the Family
   
4. Prospects for the Future
   

 

Recommended Books

 

1. Hallahan, D.P.. and Kauffman, J.M. (1997).
   Exceptional Learners: Introduction to Special Education: Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
2. Heward, W.L. and Orlansky, M.D. (1992). Exceptional Children: An Introductory Survey of Special Education. New York: MacMillan Publishing Company
   
3. Smith T.E., et al. (1995). Teaching Students with Special Needs in Inclusive Settings. Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
   
4. Ysseldyke, J.E. and Algozzine, B. (1995). Special Eduation: A Practical Approach for Teachers. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company.