# Bachelor of Education in Special Needs

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## Programme Description

The Bachelor of Education in Special Needs programme is a 3-year undergraduate degree
programme which prepares high-quality SPEN professionals focusing on the actual 
developmental and learning needs of learners with special needs in Tanzania. Specifically,
this programme consists of courses from special needs focusing on visual impairments
and hearing impairments. Out of these specialized courses, two have to be compulsory
from any category of disability for each candidate. Graduates from this programme
are eligible for teaching in teacher training programmes as well as for teaching
learners with special needs in special and inclusive pre -primary, primary and secondary
schools, become SPEN curriculum frame workers, SPEN policy planners, programme administrators
and inspectors of SPEN programmes.

## Learning Outcomes

 * Develop knowledge, skills and positive attitudes within the learners so that 
   they could develop their competency to impart education to LWSN by creating an
   inclusive environment within the classroom.
 * Development of comprehensive idea on screening, identification, classroom management,
   teaching strategies, teaching learning materials and other educational needs 
   for LWSN.
 * Development of knowledge and skills on creation of barrier free environment at
   the school so that it could be accessible and comfortable as per the needs of
   LWSN.
 * Develop competence among teachers on guiding parents and community members about
   the academic and emotionally support required by individual learners with special
   needs; and
 * Development of skills on preparing Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 
   Assessment Techniques.

## Programme Structure

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  IT 111 |  Introduction to information and Communication Technology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  FE 111 |  Principles of Education |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  DS 102 |  Development Perspectives |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  LG 102 |  Communication skills |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SE 111 |  Introduction to General Psychology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 111 |  Introduction to Special Needs Education |  Core |  7.5 |

#### Semester 2

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  SE 121 |  Introduction to Educational Psychology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 121 |  Introduction to Hearing impairment Core** |  Other |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 122 |  Introduction to Visual Impairment Core* |  Other |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 123 |  Introduction to Sign Language Core** |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  SN 124 |  Introduction to Braille Core* |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  ME 121 |  Introduction to Educational Management and School Administration |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  CE 121 |  Classroom Management Skills |  Core |  7.5 |

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  CE 122 |  First Year Teaching Practice |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  CE 211 |  Principles of Curriculum Development and Evaluation |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  CE 212 |  Educational Media and Technology |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 211 |  Interventions for Learners with Special Social Needs |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 212 |  Intermediate Sign Language Core** |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  SN 213 |  Intermediate Braille Core* |  Other |  1E+1 |

#### Semester 2

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  SN 221 |  Learning Difficulties in Schools |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  EC 225 |  Intervention for Disadvantaged Children |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 222 |  Inclusive Education |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  CE 221 |  Pedagogy in teacher education |  Core |  7.5 |

#### Semester One

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  CE 222 |  Teaching Practice II |  Core |  1E+1 |  
 |  SN 311 |  Psychology of Exceptionalities |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SN 312 |  Advanced Sign Language Core** |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  SN 313 |  Advanced Braille Core* |  Other |  1E+1 |  
 |  SE 311 |  Educational Measurement and Evaluation |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SE 312 |  Research Methods in Education |  Core |  1E+1 |

#### Semester 2

  |  Code |  Course Title |  Status |  Credits |  
   |  SN 321 |  Education of Gifted and Talented Learners |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  SE 321 |  Educational and Career Guidance and Counseling |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  FE 324 |  Professionalism and Ethics in Education |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  GC 325 |  Behaviors Modification |  Core |  7.5 |  
 |  GC 324 |  Counseling Special Populations |  Core |  7.5 |