M.A-M.A CC and EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (Alagappa University - Directorate of Distance Education-2012)

DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (CHILD CARE AND EDUCATION) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2012.
EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
(old and 2002 onwards)
Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 marks
PART A —(5 × 8 = 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions each in about 300 words each.
1. Briefly explain the meaning and types of special children.
2. Write a note on physically handicapped.
3. What are the different categories of visually handicapped children.
4. List the causes of speech impairment.
5. Explain the postnatal factors of mental retardation. How can they be prevented?
6. Explain the educational programmes for trainable mentally retarded group.
7. List the personality characteristics of creative children.
8. Briefly explain the methods of identifying gifted children.
PART B– (4 × 15 = 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions each in about 700 words each.
9. Explain the needs and problems of socially disadvantaged children and their educational provisions.
10. Explain the causes of visual impairment and educational provisions for them.
11. Describe the types of hearing impairment, causes and educational provisions for the hearing impaired.
12. Elaborate the skills and qualities needed for a special school teacher working with mentally retarded children.
13. Explain the needs and problems of gifted children. Suggest the ways to overcome them.
14. Describe the types of mental Retardations, their causes and educational provisions.
15. Explain the methods of identification of creative children and techniques to foster creativity.

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