World Bank Teacher Training for Inclusive Education Database
SECTION III: University IE courses, programs, etc. (Last updated on 12/31/2005)
Entry ID:AF**-2 / PermissionCOUNTRY:
Namibia (University of Namibia) / YEAR: N/A / LANGUAGE: Eng
COURSE TITLE:
· Introduction to Inclusive Education (ESP 3400: Bachelor of Education)
· Introduction to Inclusive Education and Specific Learning Difficulties (ESP 4122: Specialised Post Graduate Diploma in Special Needs; ESP 7129: Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Distance & Continuing Education Programme)
AUTHOR/DEVELOPER: University of Namibia
CONTACTS/AVAILABILITY:
· Ms. CK Haihambo (Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education, University of Namibia)
· University of Namibia Department website: http://www.unam.na/faculties/education/educ_psychology/index.html
[General Description of the Programme]
COURSE OUTLINE (ESP 4122/ESP 7129)
One of the most prevalent categories of special needs in Namibian schools is Specific Learning Difficulties. This course will aim at providing students with skills and competencies for understanding and helping learners with learning problems in the regular classroom. In addition, the course is aimed at providing students with competencies to identify and to assess children’s special educational needs; acquire problem-solving abilities in the context of inclusive education and equip students with knowledge and various instructional strategies to help learners with learning problems in school and at home.
COURSE OUTLINE (ESP 3400)
Duration of Course: Semester 1 after TP, and Semester 2.
Course Objectives:
· To provide students with an overview of theories and classroom practices to children with special needs in general.
· To allow students to reflect on the concept of inclusive education, and share with them strategies that might enhance inclusive practices in schools and society.
· To give students theories, practices and modalities of effective schools.
· To give students theoretical and practical approaches to learners with Specific Learning Difficulties.
Course Content:
1. Learners with Special Educational Needs (Ms. Haihambo)
1.1 Who are learners with Special Educational Needs?
1.2 Causes of Special Needs
1.3 Working with Parents of Learners with Special Needs.
1.4 Traditional Responses to Learners with Special Needs.
1.5 Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Learners and other Persons with Special Needs.
1.6 New Responses To Learners with Special Needs.
(Ms. Haihambo)
2. International Trends in the Education of Learners with Special Needs
2.1 Development of Special Education/ Special Needs Education.
2.2 International Conferences and Declarations.
2.3 National Policy (Policy Guidelines) and Declarations.
2.4 State of Affairs of Special Needs Education in Namibia up to current.
Assignment/ Test
(Ms. Haihambo)
3. Effective Schools for All (Dr. Mowes)
3.1 Preparing the School System for All Children
¨ Preparing Teachers
¨ Preparing Families and Communities
¨ Preparing Learners.
¨ Characteristics of an Effective School for All.
¨ Promoting a common Vision
¨ Providing Strong Leadership
¨ Developing Support Networks
¨ Promoting School and Classroom Practices that are welcoming to Diversity.
3.2 Outcomes of Inclusive Education
Ø Academic Advantages
Ø Social Gains of Inclusive Education
3.3 Barriers to the Development of Inclusive Schools
§ Role Changes for Teachers
§ Possible Negative Effects on Learners
§ Limited Resources and Large Classes
3.4 Handling Change Successfully
v The nature of change
v Barriers to change
v Conditions for Successful Change
(Dr. Mowes)
4. Specific Learning Difficulties (Mr. Hengari)
4.1 Importance of Early Identification and Intervention
4.2 Causes of Specific Learning Difficulties
4.3 Identification Strategies
4.4 Intervention Strategies
4.5 Referral System and Processes in Namibia
5. Prescribed and Additional Text
5.1 Engelbrecht P, and Green L. (2001), Promoting Learner Development: Preventing and Working with Barriers to Learning, Vand Schaick Publishers. Pretoria.
5.2 Salamanca Declaration (1994), UNESCO.
Relevant Literature/Resources:
· National Workshop on Inclusive Education in Teacher Training, Windhoek, Nabimia, 2001. Document available at: http://www.eenet.org.uk/key_issues/teached/teached.shtml
TARGET: £ policy makers £ school administrators £ preschool teachers £ primary ed teachers £ secondary ed teachers £ higher ed teachers £ sped teachers £ pre-service teachers £ related service providers £ families £ students £ community members
TOPIC: £ introduction/philosophical understanding of inclusive education/getting started £ effective teaching/assessment strategies £ challenging behaviors £ team work, collaboration £ family/community involvement £ networking £ developing policy £ dealing with change £ HIV/AIDS £ advocacy/leadership skills £ others
PHASE: £ awareness raising/introduction/advocacy phase £ on-going support £ follow-up/monitoring £ others
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