Introduction to Special Educational Needs
Training Provider: Singapore University of Social Sciences
Course Reference: TGS-2024049731
S$1,461
About This Course
Compare the historical and cultural perspectives on Special Educational Needs.
Summarise the history of how Special Education evolved.
Present some of the models of Special Education service provisions in Singapore.
Explain how disabilities may affect developmental processes.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different provisions made for Special
Discuss some major controversies in special education.
What You'll Learn
SPE101 Introduction to Special Educational Needs traces the historical development of services for the education of people with special needs. It highlights how the social culture of the day influences perceptions and views of Special Education, and examines the language and terminology used in Special Education as social constructions developed in historical contexts. It explores the dominant perspectives on special education including medical, psychological, administrative and educational. Students also explore the wider social, historical and political perspectives on the policies, practices and processes that make up Special Education in different countries, with an intimate focus on Singapore.
Students are highly recommended to take this course before any other Special Education courses.
Students are highly recommended to take this course before any other Special Education courses.
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