About this Course

The programme has been designed for :

• participants with the aspirations of becoming educators for children with special needs
• professionals who wish to improve their skills in working with children with special needs in their work areas such as in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools, health and social services.
• responsive parents and adults who have no experience in caring for children with special needs

The programme provides participants with :

• an entry level qualification in teaching children with special needs
• a well-developed knowledge of child behavior particularly for those who require special attention
• a scientific overview of the different types of necessity in order to develop the uniqueness of each individual child

The programme aims to:

• provide a basic knowledge in identifying and empathizing with children focusing on supporting their special needs
• provide training in working with children with special needs using well-rounded methods
• familiarize each participant with the importance of understanding emotional and behavioral problems of childhood
• introduce the ethical issues behind the intervention and strategies for supporting children with special needs

Teaching Methods and Assessment

The program will be delivered through classroom lectures, lecturers-students active learning, audio-visual presentations, self-studies and case-study discussions and presentations.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admissions to the course, applicants must fulfil the following conditions:

• diploma holders in any field
• be at least 18 years of age
• mature applicants not meeting the admission requirements are invited to apply as the program recognises relevant life experiences that students bring with them
• application will be considered on a case-by-case basis; in some circumstances, interview might be needed

Graduation Requirements

Student must achieve at least 75% attendance for all modules, a minimum passing mark of 50 for all assignments and a minimum passing mark of 50 for the examinations to be awarded the Specialist Diploma.

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