Special Education - Definition

 What will students learn in this topic?

 How is Special Education - Definition linked to

other topics in Module ?

 What is special education?

 How does a teacher learn about special education?

 Who is special education for?

 Special education terminology

 Further reading

Special Education – Beliefs and Attitudes

 What will students learn in this topic?

 Beliefs

 Traditional beliefs

Christian beliefs

Contemporary beliefs

Consequences

Attitude

Changing attitudes

Advocacy

Disabilities – Types, Causes and Prevention

What will students learn in this topic? 

How is Disabilities linked to other topics in Module ?

Why do trainee teachers need to understand disability types,

causes and prevention?

What types of disabilities are there?

Learning difficulties

Intellectual disability

Physical disabilities

Hearing impairment

Speech impairment

Vision impairment

Behavioural and emotional disorders