120 likes | 212 Views
The Impact of Special Needs on Learning & Development. Extension Classes – Session 1. Extension Classes. Session 1 - 8 Aug 2011, Monday *Session 2 - Visits to EIPIC Centres Session 3 - 5 Sep 2011, Monday Session 4 - 19 Sep 2011, Monday (Group B –> 9am – 11am, Group A --> 1pm – 3pm).
E N D
The Impact of Special Needs on Learning & Development Extension Classes – Session 1
Extension Classes • Session 1 - 8 Aug 2011, Monday • *Session 2 - Visits to EIPIC Centres • Session 3 - 5 Sep 2011, Monday • Session 4 - 19 Sep 2011, Monday (Group B –> 9am – 11am, Group A --> 1pm – 3pm)
Lesson Plans Session 1 – Functional Assessment & Intervention Session 2 – Visits to EIPIC Centres + Journal Session 3 – Inclusion, Case Studies + Evidenced-based intervention approaches Session 4 – Assessment
Recap Past Learning… • Definition & Characteristics of various special needs, e.g. ASD, ADHD, ID, PD, HI, VI, other genetic or medical conditions, etc. • evidenced-based approaches and commonly used intervention strategies
Learning Objectives Conduct functional assessment analyses and propose appropriate intervention approaches/ strategies to cater to child’s specific needs Work on observation, analytical & critical thinking skills as well as ability to apply concepts in real life situations Understand the education setting in Singapore for children with special needs as well as considerations regarding inclusive practices
Visits to EIPIC centres • 1) Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore (SCAS) • 2) AWWA Early Years Centre • 3) Rainbow Centre Early Intervention Programme (Yishun Park) • 4)Autism Association Singapore (AAS) • Refer list. for details • Allocation of visits
Research + Journal (Visit to EIPIC Centre) • http://wheelockspecialneedsclass.blogspot.com/
Assessment – Applied skills… • conduct functional assessment analyses and propose intervention strategies relevant to the case scenario upon watching a media clip / based on a case study given. • The test aims to assess students’ observation skills, interpretation of behavioral episodes, as well as analytical skills in conducting functional assessment.
Youth Expedition Project Sharing on programme for people with disabilities…
Lesson 1 – Functional Assessment & Intervention • Refer slides