Historical Evolution, Special Children-Perspectives of Special Education-Assignment, Exercises of Advanced Education

Download Historical Evolution, Special Children-Perspectives of Special Education-Assignment and more Exercises Advanced Education in PDF only on Docsity! (Department of Special Education) WARNING 1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE. 2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”. Course: Perspectives of Special Education (672) Semester: Spring, 2012 Level: M.A/M.Ed Special Education Total Marks: 100 Pass Marks: 40 Note: Attempt all questions. Please avoid reproduction from books, your own analysis would be appreciated. ASSIGNMENT No. 1 (Units: 1–4) Q. 1 Describe the historical evolution of Special Education in Pakistan. (20) Q. 2 Discuss the significance of special education with specific reference to the prevailing situation in Pakistan. (20) Q. 3 What is the importance of demographic data on special persons for establishing liaison between the needs and resource? Support your view point with suitable examples. (20) Q. 4 What are the categories of Exceptional Children? Write down the characteristics of each exceptionality. (20) Q. 5 Define attitudes. Describe positive and negative attitudes towards persons having disability. (20) ASSIGNMENT No. 2 (Units: 5–9) Q. 1 Describe the role of family in promoting self image of disabled person. (20) Q. 2 Define social psychology. What is the social status of the handicapped? Describe the social factors affecting handicapped persons. (20) Q. 3 What are special educational needs? Discuss the factors to be considered while designing a curriculum for special children. (20) Q. 4 Describe the services available to special children in Pakistan. (20) Q. 5 Define least restrictive environment (LRE) and discuss the emerging educational trends to promote LRE for special children. (20)