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 |
