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4. INTRODUCTION TO THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL EDUCATION ENABLING INCLUSION 4.1 The Programme The Certificate Programmes in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion a collaborative programmes of the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The Certificate programmes are being developed in four areas Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Visual Impairment and Hearing Impairment. 4.2 Aims and Objectives of the Programme of Study This Certificate Programmes will equip you with the knowledge, attitudes, strategies and skills to foster the all round development of young children with Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation, Hearing Impairment and Visual Impairment and have a positive influence on their lives. This certificate programme will enable you to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team providing early intervention and education to children with disabilities up to the age of 6 years, in a various settings, such as inclusive set ups, integrated set ups and special schools. The aim is to enable you to participate in the creation of an inclusive society that facilitates the full participation of children with disabilities and their families through networks and appropriate supports in a barrier-free environment. The certificate Programme will equip you to provide inputs to children with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, hearing impairment and visual impairment for early intervention and education. The specific objectives of the Programme are: .To develop an understanding about disability and an attitude of empathy and sensitivity towards persons with disabilities; To be aware of the importance of prevention and early detection of disabilities and to be able to screen children for disabilities and provide referral; To develop the conviction that a child with disability can learn and benefit from early intervention and education; To learn the strategies, methods and skills of providing early intervention, training and education to children so as to foster children’s all round development including development of physical, motor, cognitive, language, socio-emotional and personal care abilities; To develop the skills of creating networks and partnerships with families of children with disabilities and professionals working for them; To know the various educational options and to facilitate the inclusion of the children in the home, school and community; and To adapt the physical, social and teaching-learning environment so as to provide the required support to the children to develop their potential, acquire concepts and develop abilities. 4.3 Programme Content and Structure The Programme comprises two Theory Courses and one Project Work with three parts. Each Programme is 24 credits. The ration of Theory Courses and Project Work is 50:50. This works out to 12 credits of theory and 12 credits of Project Work. In terms of hours, it is 360 hours of theory and 360 hours of practicum. The theory Courses and Project Work are compulsory. The structure of the Programme and the credit weightage of Courses are as follows: 15

Name of the Programme: Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Cerebral Palsy Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Mental Retardation Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Visual Impairment Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Hearing Impairment CODE CESECP CESEMR CESEVI CESEHI S.No. Course Code Course Title Credits 1 OCDF-001* Foundation in Early Childhood Development and Disability (Theory) 06 OCD -001 OCDP -001 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion- Cerebral Palsy 06 Project Work: Working Children with Cerebral Palsy (Practical) Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12 2 OCD -002 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion -Mental Retardation 06 OCDP -002 Project Work: Working Children with 06 Mental Retardation (Practical) Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12 3 OCD -003 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion - Visual Impairment 06 OCDP -003 Project Work: Working Children with Mental 06 Retardation (Practical) Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12 4 OCD -004 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling Inclusion-Hearing Impairment 06 OCDP -004 Project Work: Working Children with Mental 06 Retardation (Practical) Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12 * OCDF-001- Foundation in Early Childhood Development and Disability (Theory) is common for CESECP, CESEMR, CESEVI and CESEHI. 16

Name of the Programme:<br />

Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion - Cerebral Palsy<br />

Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion - Mental Retardation<br />

Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion - Visual Impairment<br />

Certificate in Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion - Hearing Impairment<br />

CODE<br />

CESECP<br />

CESEMR<br />

CESEVI<br />

CESEHI<br />

S.No. Course Code Course Title Credits<br />

1 OCDF-001* Foundation in Early Childhood Development<br />

and Disability (Theory) 06<br />

OCD -001<br />

OCDP -001<br />

Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion- Cerebral Palsy 06<br />

Project Work: Working Children with<br />

Cerebral Palsy (Practical)<br />

Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP<br />

Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP<br />

Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12<br />

2 OCD -002 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion -Mental Retardation 06<br />

OCDP -002 Project Work: Working Children with 06<br />

Mental Retardation (Practical)<br />

Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP<br />

Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP<br />

Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12<br />

3 OCD -003 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion - Visual Impairment 06<br />

OCDP -003 Project Work: Working Children with Mental 06<br />

Retardation (Practical)<br />

Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP<br />

Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP<br />

Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12<br />

4 OCD -004 Early Childhood Special Education Enabling<br />

Inclusion-Hearing Impairment 06<br />

OCDP -004 Project Work: Working Children with Mental 06<br />

Retardation (Practical)<br />

Part A- Preparing and implementing IFSP<br />

Part B- Preparing and implementing IEP<br />

Part C- Preparing and implementing Group Teaching 12<br />

* OCDF-001- Foundation in Early Childhood Development and Disability (Theory) is common for CESECP,<br />

CESEMR, CESEVI and CESEHI.<br />

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