Diploma in special eduaction

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Diploma in Special Education

D.Ed. in Special education (diploma in special education) is a 2-year course for aspirants looking out for pursuing their career in the field of special education. The two-year diploma course introduces students to the vital concepts and teaching methodologies to teach differently-abled individuals.

The diploma course is an elaborated course that focuses on training educators on how to deal with specially-abled children. The course subjects include almost every aspect of teaching. Post the completion of D.Ed. in Special Education, one can professionally serve a school/NGO or education institute as a special educator.

Moreover, special education is a niche. There are very few individuals having a professional degree or certification of being a special educator. Hence, education institutes and schools are in constant search of teachers or educators having a certificate/diploma in special education.

The course curriculum of D.Ed. in Special education depends upon the specialization that one opts for. Some specialization options for D.Ed. in special education are given below:

  • Deafblind
  • Visual impairment
  • Autism and learning disorder
  • Hearing impairment
  • Mental retardation
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Multiple disabilities

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for D.Ed. in Special education is as follow:

  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board or university to be eligible for admission in D.Ed. in Special Education.
  • The minimum aggregate of the candidate must be 50% for the general category and 40% for the reserved category.

Note: Some colleges and institutes grant admission in D.Ed. in Special education on the basis of the marks in 10+2 plus merit in the entrance examination.  One must do comprehensive research to find the eligibility criteria and entrance examination requisites.

Admission Process

The admission process for D.Ed. in special education differs from institute to institute. Some institutes do offer D.Ed. in special education solely on the basis of marks in the 10+2 examination while some conduct in-house entrance tests.

Post the evaluation of the candidate on the basis of the eligibility criteria, the candidates can opt for the entrance examination. In the entrance examination, the candidates test the basic skills, the aptitude of the students. It includes simple questions on logic and from the education field.

The admission in D.Ed. in Special education is given to the student based on the merit obtained in the entrance examination followed by a round of personal interviews. Post the final listing and confirmation, a candidate is asked to submit the documents for verification and pay course fees for D.Ed.

Curriculum

Following are the subjects that are an integral part of the syllabus of D.Ed. in Special Education

Education In Emerging Indian Society

Regional Language

Child Development And Learning

Mathematics Teaching

Educational Psychology

Environmental Science Teaching

Curriculum And Paedology

English Teaching

Issues Problem With Secondary Education

Social Science Teaching

ICT (Information And Communication Technology)

Physical Education

Different Methods Of Teaching

Understanding Language And Literacy

Art

Literature

Teacher Identity And School Culture

General Science Teaching

Environmental Studies Paedology

School Culture, Leadership Change

7 Skills Of Microteaching

Work And Education

Creative Drama, Fine Arts And Education

Physical And Emotional Health

School Health And Education

Internship

Skills Required for D.Ed. In special Education

A special educator is the one who understands human psychology and behavioural limitation. The professional has acquired expertise in teaching and comprehending differently-abled individuals. During the course of the Diploma in Special education, the institute will give immense attention to your core skills. The efforts are made to polish your skills and unleash your true potential.

Here are some skills that are required to pursue a career in the field of special education:

  1. Effective communication
  2. Management Skills
  3. Leadership skills
  4. People skills
  5. Problem-solving skills
  6. Patience
  7. Determination
  8. Zeal for teaching
  9. Instructional skills
  10. Critical thinking skills
  11. Imaginative skills
  12. Creativity

Scope or Future Advantages

The professionals with a D.Ed. in special education get access to umpteen opportunities in the education as well as non-educational sectors. They can commence their career in an array of sectors such as educational institutes, private institutions, NGOS< media and publication houses, news media as well as government offices. They can train specially-abled individuals and makes them self-reliant.

Here are some positions that one can serve after obtaining a degree in D.Ed. in Special Education:

 

Special Education Teachers 

Post the completion of D.Ed. in Special Education, one can join a private or government education institute to train and teach people with special needs. Apart from teaching routine tasks, as a special educator, you will be responsible for assessing their development, behavioural changes, cognition and learning graph too. You will also be required to assist their families and keep them updated with the latest development and progress of the child. A fresher can work as a junior special educator.

Pre-Primary/Primary Teachers

Teachers with D.Ed. in special education can start working in the school as pre-primary or primary teachers. The experts will use the knowledge, expertise and skills acquired in the diploma program to train the students and tackle students with learning disorders, ADHD, Autism etc.

News and Media Interpreter

News stations hire interpreters with D.Ed. in special education to interpret the message of people with hearing or cognition disabilities.

Personal Helpers or Assistant

Often families with differently-abled individuals often scout professional trainers and teachers to train and teach differently-abled children. Post the completion of D.Ed. in Special Education, the candidate can work as a specialized personal helper or assistant.

Counsellor

Career counsellors are the ones that can analyse the person’s abilities, behavioural patterns, attitude, skills and interests and counsel them accordingly. Counsellors advise and assist individuals to overcome their difficulties and lead a normal life. As a special educator, you can work in schools, universities, institutes or corporates and offer proper guidance to children with special needs. Moreover, you can also opt for higher studies such as B.Ed. or M.Ed. in special education for a wider scope.

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