Faculty: Education

This major prepares students to educate and support individuals with intellectual disabilities, focusing on the principles of special education, teaching strategies, and inclusive practices.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the fundamentals of special education and intellectual disabilities.
• Develop educational strategies for students with intellectual disabilities.
• Learn behavior management techniques and the use of assistive technology.
• Enhance inclusive education and collaboration with families and professionals.
• Analyze challenges and opportunities in educating students with intellectual disabilities.
• Develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills in educational settings.

Main Plan:

1. Introduction to Special Education
   • Overview of special education and intellectual disabilities.
2. Teaching Strategies
   • Principles and techniques of effective educational planning.
3. Behavior Management
   • Fundamentals of behavior management and positive social interactions.
4. Assistive Technology
   • Integrating assistive technology to support learning and communication.
5. Inclusive Education
   • Creating inclusive educational environments and supporting students in general education settings.
6. Collaboration
   • Building effective partnerships with families, teachers, and professionals.
7. Research Methods
   • Principles and techniques of conducting research in special education.
8. Practical Training
   • Real teaching experiences in special education classrooms.
9. Graduation Project
   • An extensive project applying skills acquired in teaching strategies or inclusive education.

Assessment Methods:

• Educational plans, behavior management analyses, assistive technology applications, inclusive education projects, collaboration case studies, research papers, practical training reports, graduation projects, group projects, and internships.

Recommended Textbooks:

• "Introduction to Special Education" by Michael L. Hardman et al.
• "Instructional Strategies for Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities" by William L. Heward.
• "Applied Behavior Analysis" by John O. Cooper et al.
• "Inclusive Education" by Chris Forlin and Robert J. Sugden.

Prerequisites:

Basic knowledge of education and principles of special education. Suitable for students interested in special education and inclusive education.

Duration of Major:

Typically 4 years to obtain a bachelor's degree, including coursework, projects, practical training, and internships.

Certification:

Graduates can earn a degree in Special Education - Intellectual Disabilities and pursue professional certifications in special education or related fields.

Target Audience:

Aspiring special education teachers, inclusive education specialists, and professionals aiming to support students with intellectual disabilities. This major provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to educate and support students with intellectual disabilities, enhancing careers in special education and related fields.