This course provides student teachers a basic understanding of the main concepts of special needs education and inclusion. It is important that those working with individuals with disabilities or special needs gain foundational knowledge and understanding of special needs education and inclusion, particularly in the Singapore context. This course seeks to introduce students to the historical trends and contemporary issues concerning individuals with special needs/disabilities at the local as well as international contexts. Students will have the opportunity to learn how persons with different disabilities/special needs can be supported within school, home and community environments. Contemporary issues in special education and inclusive education that affect the knowledge, understanding and service provision for various disabilities/special needs in Singapore and elsewhere will be addressed. Students will also have the opportunity to clarify and affirm their values, beliefs, roles and responsibilities in serving the needs of persons with special needs.
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Year Taken: AY 18/19, Sem 2
The weekly tutorials are 3 hour long and they are at NIE, and then I had a tutorial right after this lesson. So I had to run from NIE to the hive for lesson every week and would still be late lol. Overall the lessons are really chill, and we learnt mainly about how to be inclusive, and what steps could be taken to help students with special needs to learn better. The course really changed my perspectives so I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in special needs education.
A highlight of this course is that we visited a vocational school for students with special needs during recess week, and enjoyed a huge buffet prepared by the students. We also had a tour around the school and learnt about the efforts the staff put in to prepare students for work.
The only tiring part in this course is that there are 3 essays to be completed throughout the semester, and one group work. Overall I like this course a lot. <3This review was reposted with the kind permission of Hairdryer. Originally published at https://ionhairdryer.blogspot.com/2019/12/ay-201819-ntu-spms-cbc-y3s2.html
June 15, 2021
