The D.Ed. (ID) , B.Ed. (ID) and M.Ed. (ID) in Special Education programs will especially help the student trainees develop the following Knowledge based competencies: 

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•  About various disabilities and their associated conditions 

•  Differential needs of learners with disabilities in general 

•  Differential needs of learners with ASD, ID and SLD 

•  Various areas of child development and the relevant mental processes  

•  Legislative provisions & policy guidelines for education and rehabilitation aspects · Educational   needs of the children with disability and their  management  

• Planning and execution of curricular and co-curricular activities 

• Methods and techniques of teaching of various subjects Skill based competencies:  

• Assessment and identification of learners with ASD, ID and SLD using a multidisciplinary approach 

•  Interventional strategies of addressing learning styles and preferences. 

•  Use of curricular strategies, pedagogical approaches, adaptations and assessments  

• Promotion of inclusive practices and involvement of family and community 

•  Development of specialized skills in planning and providing support services to high-support need groups (Children with severe disabilities) 

•  Development of competencies to teach in varied settings including special schools, inclusive schools, home-based education and technology-based home learning environments Value or Behavior based competencies: 

•  Promotion of school culture and ethos for inclusive educational practices; 

•  Empowerment of families for equal partnership and advocacy of children; 

•  Involvement of community for resource mobilization and support; 

•  Promotion of inclusive practices with equity and quality;  

• Acceptance of every student with the belief and conviction that every child will learn.