INTRODUCTION
Special education and training programmes offer solutions to many unanswered problems of children with mental retardation and their families. Systematic organization of such programmes presupposes the availability of well-trained special educators. In order to have well qualified special educators, there should be special teacher training programmes at B.Ed and M.Ed levels. The prevalencerate of mental retardation is estimated to be 2-3% of the population. Right now these children are studying in special schools, special class in regular schools, integrated schools, inclusive education set up and programmes in Community based setting. In order to meet the varied special educational and training needs of this huge number of individuals, we need thousands of special teachers. As an emerging discipline, Special Education needs a lot of masters and researchers too.
Nirmala Sadan is an Institute dedicated for the Education, Research and Rehabilitation of Persons with Mental Retardation. The training college for Special Education is recognized by Rehabilitation Council of India, New Delhi and affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam. As part of the teacher training Programme Nirmala Sadan offers two year B.Ed and M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual disability)
COURSE AND ITS GENERAL OBJECTIVES
M.Ed Special Education. (Intellectual disability) is a course affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University and approved by Rehabilitation Council of India. Special Education is an emerging field with the Human Resource requirement having increased in the past years. As persons with disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and full participation) Act 1995 provides for education as right of every child with disability, the role of special educators has further been emphasized.
On completion of the M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual disability) course, the teacher can function as
ELIGIBILITY
The admission for the degree of M.Ed Special Education(Intellectual disability) shall be open to;
a) A candidate who has successfully completed B.Ed Special Education (Intellectual disability) with a minimum of 55% marks from Mahatma Gandhi University or equivalent. SC/ST Candidates need only a minimum pass in the qualifying examination, SEBC candidates and OEC candidates will be given 3% and 5% concession in aggregate marks respectively.
b) A candidate who has successfully passed the B.Ed Generalprogramme and has successfully completed a Diploma Course in Special Education (ID) not less than one-year duration recognized by the RCI with minimum 50% marks in each
c) Ed in multi category specializations should not be an eligibility forM.Ed Special Education (Intellectual disability)programme.
The total number of seats will be 10
50% – of seats are under management, provided they satisfy eligibility condition prescribed by the university. Of the remaining seats 65%shall be filled on general merits and 35% shall be filled by candidates belonging SC/ST and other backward communities.
M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual disability) issued by Mahatma GandhiUniversity.
The duration of the programme shall be of four semesters spread over two academic years.
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Type of the Course | Hours per week | Credits | Total Credits |
| FIRST SEMESTER | 20 | ||||
| SE010101 | Developments in Education and Special Education | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010102 | Psychology of Development andLearning | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010103 | Identification, Assessment and Needs of Children with Intellectual Disability | Specialization | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010104 | Curriculum and Teaching Strategies for Children with Intellectual Disability | Specialization | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010105 | Teaching Practice | Practical | 9 | 4 | |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |||||
| SE010201 | Research Methodology | Core | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| SE010202 | Curriculum Design and Development | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010203 | Inclusive Education | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010204 | Therapeutics and Assistive Devices | Specialization | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010205 | Preparation and Administration of Teacher Made Test | Practical | 9 | 4 | |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |||||
| SE010301 | Perspectives in Teacher Education- In-service and Pre-service | Core | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| SE010302 | Educational Evaluation | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE010303 | Statistics | Core | 4 | 4 | |
| SE800301 | Educational Management | Elective | 4 | 4 | |
| SE800302 | Educational Technology | Elective | |||
| SE800303 | Guidance and Counselling | Elective | |||
| SE010304 | Field Engagement/Internship I | Field Engagement/Internship | 4 | ||
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |||||
| SE010401 | Adulthood and Family Issues | Specialization | 4 | 4 | 20 |
| SE010402 | Field Engagement/Internship II | Field Engagement/Internship | 4 | ||
| SE010403 | Dissertation | 15 | 10 | ||
| SE010404 | Comprehensive Viva-voce and Paper Presentation | 2 | |||
| Total | 80 | ||||
Hostel Accommodation
Hostel accommodation will be provided to out station candidates on request on first come first basis.
The following documents should be attached with the application
1. Attested photocopy of S.S.L.C book to prove date of birth.
2. Attested photocopy of mark list of all parts of qualifying examination (Application without attested copies of all mark lists will be summarily rejected.)
3.Attested photocopy of degree certificate / provisional certificate of qualifying examination.
4.Attested photocopy of certificate from competent authority in support of special reservation (SC/ST/ OEC/ SEBC)
5.Conduct certificate from Head of the Institution last attended. (In original)
6.Copy of the equivalency/ Eligibility certificate stating that the qualifying examination is recognized M.G University for seeking admission to M.Ed Special Education (ID)course. (For those who have passed qualifying examination from other Universities/ institutions outside of the State).
Discipline
The candidates admitted shall be subjected to strict discipline inside and outside the campus and also in the hostel where accommodation is provided. The candidates are expected to maintain decorum, decency and discipline throughout their pursuance of the course with the staff, faculty and other supporting workers. The hostlers should follow the prescribed rules in the hostel. Infringement or violation of rules shall result in rustication from the hostel for period as decided by the management of the institute. Use of mobile phones cinematic dances and fashion show in the campus is strictly prohibited
Ragging
Ragging is a crime prohibited under law. Anyone found indulging in the act of ragging will be punished by management and the law enforcing authorities.
Fee
The rates of fee will be charged as prescribed by Mahatma Gandhi University and Nirmala Sadan.
All present rates of the fee are as follows:
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Rs. 14000/- Per semester |
| Special fees | Rs. 3500/- Per semester |
| Students Affiliation Fee | Rs. 1200/- |
| University Union Fee | Rs. 60/- |
| Student’s Welfare Fund | Rs. 40/- |
| Student’s Insurance Premium | Rs. 23/- |
| Caution Deposit | Rs. 1000/- |
| Sports affiliation fee | Rs. 480/- |
| Examination fees | as prescribed by the University |