Diploma in Special Education (DSE) - National Institute of Education (NIE)

Applications are invited for Diploma in Special Education (DSE)- National Institute of Education(NIE) 30 Credits | SLQ L 3

Target Group

Teachers
Teacher Instructors
Educationists/Teacher Educators
Principals
Education Administrative Officers
Academic Staff of NIE
Limited number of parents of children with Special Educational Needs who have the required qualifications.

Objectives

At the end of this programme teacher students will be able to,

Identify the educational needs and problems of children with special educational needs.
Handle children with special educational needs in the inclusive classrooms or special classroom situations.
Asses and evaluate the ability and disability of children with special educational needs.
Use sign language and Braille education as required to handle the deaf and blind students in the classroom or other places.
Manage the classroom effectively and suitably for the needs and problems of children with special educational needs.
Identify the ways and means to get the required support from related government departments and other institutions engaged in special education.
Work as trainers to train teachers and parents to handle their children with special educational needs.
Provide guidance and counseling for parents to handle their children with special educational needs properly.
Conduct action research to develop their professional skills in the field of special education and to find the needs and problems of children with special educational needs.

Eligibility

A student seeking admission to the programme of study leading to the award of the Diploma certificate in Special Education will be required to conform to the following:

Applicant should be below 55 years of age on the closing date of applications
and Has passed at the G.C.E.(A/L) examination
and Be a teacher of a government/government approved school/Pirivena
or Be a teacher educator of a College of Education/Teacher Training School
or Be an officer of the education Administrative service/Principal service.
or Be Academic Officers of the National Institute of Education
or Be Service providers involved in approved Special Education schools, departments or institutions.
or Parents of children with Special Educational Needs who have passed the G.C.E. Advanced Level examination (A limited number will be selected)

Requests calling for applications will be published in weekly news papers
Suitable candidates will be selected based on their applications, (required entry qualifications)
Candidates will be selected through an interview.
Priority will be given to those with qualifications in Special Education.