Welcome to this course on UNDERSTANDING SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS (USEN).

This course will expose you to selected SEN/SEND topics and give you leverage to provide support for children with special needs to an appreciable extent. But severe cases should be referred to SEN specialists. There will be an assessment at the end of the last module.

There are 6 modules as highlighted in the following course overview (These should be seen as your learning goals or focus):

COURSE OVERVIEW

Module 1: Introduction to Special Education Needs

- Understanding the different types of special education needs and their impact on learning

- The legal and ethical considerations surrounding special education

-How to identify students with special needs

- The role of educators in supporting students with special education needs

-Strategies for Supporting Students with Special Education Needs

 Module 2: Understanding Learning Disabilities (LDs)

-Description of learning disabilities

-Characteristics of students with LDs

- Strategies for teaching students with LDs 

Module 3: Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

-Description of ASD

-Characteristics of students with ASD

- Strategies for teaching students with ASD

Module 4: Understanding ADHD

-Description of ADHD

-Characteristics of students with ADHD

- Strategies for teaching students with ADHD

Module 5: Understanding Physical Disabilities (PDs)

-Description of PDs

-Characteristics of students with PDs

- Strategies for teaching students with PDs

Module 6: Understanding Mental Health Conditions (MHC)

-Description of MHCs

-Characteristics of students with MHCs

- Strategies for teaching students with MHCs

-Assessment/Quick Test

NOTE: There are interesting videos in each module to enhance your understanding

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