Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) 2010-1st Year B.Ed - — E, Special Education NATURE AND NEEDS OF VARIOUS DISABILITIES : AN INTRODUCTION - Question Paper

B.Ed. DEGREE exam —
JUNE, 2010.
First Year
Special Education
NATURE AND NEEDS OF different DISABILITIES : AN INTRODUCTION
Time : three hours Maximum marks : 75
PART A — (2 ´ 15 = 30 marks)
ans any 2 ques. not exceeding 750 words
each.
1. discuss the different causes of mental retardation. What preventive measures can be carried out?

2. define the structure and functions of speech organs and its relevance in the development of
language.

3. define the anatomy of learning mechanism.

PART B — (5 ´ six = 30 marks)
ans any 5 ques. not exceeding 300 words every.
4. discuss the concept of sensory motors training.

5. define the various categories of mental retardation.

6. elaborate the different causes of speech defects?

7. Mention the latest patterns in assessing learning disabilities.

8. Suggest way of correcting using instructional remediation for children with languages disorders.

9. What is epilepsy? Mention the different kinds of epilepsy.

10. describe dyslexia and how could they be instructed for remediation.

11. explain ways of identifying and rehabilitating the visually impaired.

PART C — (5 ´ three = 15 marks)
ans ALL ques. not exceeding 150 words every.
12. What is the differences ranging from mental retardation and mental illness?

13. elaborate the major causes of sensory impairment?

14. What is task analysis?

15. What is learning disability?

16. What is the importance of individualized instructional plan?

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