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M.Ed Special Education (Intellectual Disability)

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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

  • Master trainer   to   teach   Special   Educators   undergoing   training   in certificate, Diploma and Graduation levels in Special Education (Intellectual disability)
  • Can assume the role of researchers, leaders, capacity builders developers and catalysts in the area of Special Education (Intellectual Disability).

    • 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.

    1. 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.