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PG Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Needs

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PG Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Needs

PG Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Needs

Course Overview

The Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Needs is a professionally oriented programme designed to prepare educators, counsellors, and allied professionals to effectively address the educational and developmental needs of children with disabilities within inclusive and special education settings.

The curriculum has stressed on foundations with extensive special needs components, enabling learners to understand child development, diverse disabilities, learning differences, and inclusive pedagogical practices. Special emphasis is placed on Individualised Education Programmes (IEPs), curriculum adaptation, assistive technology, family involvement, and community-based rehabilitation.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching Children with Special Needs can pursue a wide range of professional roles across education, rehabilitation, and social development sectors. The programme enhances employability by combining inclusive education principles with hands-on practical training.

Career Opportunities Include:

  • Special Educator (Inclusive / Special Schools)
  • Inclusive Education Teacher in mainstream schools
  • Resource Teacher / Shadow Teacher
  • Learning Support Educator
  • Early Intervention Facilitator
  • Special Needs Coordinator
  • Counsellor for Children with Special Needs
  • Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Worker
  • Academic Coordinator in Special or Inclusive Institutions
  • Programme Officer in NGOs working with disability and child development

Duration:1 Year

Eligibility:  Any Degree (10+2+3 /10+2+4 pattern)

Course Fee: Rs.7000/-

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S.No. Subject Code Subject Max.Marks
1 PGDTCS1 Foundations of Special & Inclusive Education 100
2 PGDTCS2

Child Development, Learning, and Individual

Differences

100
3 PGDTCS3 Disabilities and Special Educational Needs 100
4 PGDTCS4

Identification, Assessment, and Individualised

Planning

100
5 PGDTCS5

Teaching Strategies, Curriculum Adaptation &

Assistive Technology

100
6 PGDTCS6

Guidance, Counselling, and Family–Community

Partnership

100
7 PGDTCS7 Inclusive School Practices and Professional Ethics 100

 

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