Learn how to Teach those with Special Needs
We cover the most common disabilities encountered in the classroom and provide practical strategies to enable you to reach students with special needs.
This education course is ideal for teachers of all backgrounds. Children with special needs have different requirements, especially when it comes to classroom learning. An in-depth understanding of educational psychology can help you to better perform your role and communicate constructively with kids, including those who are harder to reach. This course can make your working day a little easier and more productive and meaningful.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
Introduction to Special Education
In this module you will learn how to correctly define special education and the main responsibilities of teachers who teach students with special educational needs. You will be introduced to the concept of least restrictive environment and how to modify assessments for students with special educational needs.
Learning Disabilities
Learn how to correctly define learning disability and how to distinguish a learning disability from other types of disabilities. You will be introduced to strategies that can help students with learning disabilities.; Module
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
This module introduces Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and behavioural signs exhibited by students. You will learn about the drugs that students with ADHD take to reduce their symptoms and practical problems associated with taking these drugs. The modules also describes strategies that a teacher can use to teach students with ADHD.
Intellectual Disabilities
You will learn how to distinguish between an intellectual disability and a learning disability, and the strategies that teachers use when teaching students with intellectual disabilities.; Module
Behavioural Disorders
You will learn about potential types of triggers of inappropriate behaviour. You will be introduced to examples of problematic behaviour that a student with a behavioural disorder might display and strategies for teaching students with behavioural disorders.
Physical Disabilities and Sensory Impairments
You will learn to recognise the signs of hearing loss and visual impairment and strategies for teaching students with hearing loss and visual impairment.; Module
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