Diploma in Special Education (DISE)

• How Long It Takes

  1 Year

  Where/How You’ll Learn

  Onsite

  Prerequisites

  Min. GCE 'A' Levels or polytechnic diploma with 1 month relevant experience

  Who Should Attend?

  Mandatory for all Full Time SPED 1a & 2a Educator Designates

Why This Course Matters

Staff who are 2 years in the role of an educator and are interested to further their career to become certified and trained educators in special needs education can pursue a Diploma in Special Education (DISE). DISE is a one (1) year full time programme that will equip students with the skills necessary for the identification of specific special educational needs as well as the diagnosis and assessment of individual weaknesses, and skills to plan intervention programmes. The programme includes classroom trainings, classroom observations, tutorial discussions and teaching practicums. 

Modules include: 

Education Studies:-

• Effective Teaching and Learning in Special Education
• Introduction to Special Education for SPED Teachers
• Educational Psychology for SPED Teachers
• Assessment, Individualised Education Plan and Instructional planning in Special Education
• School & Classroom Practice
• Disability Studies – Autism Spectrum Disorder / Intellectual Disability / Multiple Disabilities

Curriculum Studies:-

• Communication and Language
• Numeracy
• Daily Living Skills
• Vocational Education
• Partnering Families and Stakeholders
• Transition Planning
• Social Emotional Learning
• Elective: Awakening Sensations and Sensibilities through the Arts 'Or' Introduction to Teaching Physical Education in Special Education Schools. 

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