COURSE PURPOSE:  This course is designed to equip learners with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed in screening and helping exceptional children in adjustment to learning environments.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:  As a teacher, how does my attitude towards and knowledge of children with special needs impact what I will do as a teacher?

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Identify the history, challenges, current services available to student with disabilities, and emerging special education trends for the future in Kenya
• Describe each of the major categories of exceptionality in terms of definition, etiology, characteristics, and typical educational needs
• Discuss the roles of educators, family, and various service providers in meeting the needs of students with disabilities
• Identify high tech and low tech options for meeting the challenges of individuals with disabilities from birth through the adult years. 
• Describe environmental and social factors impacting exceptional children
• Design learning activities utilizing a variety of strategies for differentiation to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Outline assessment procedures for screening and monitoring the progress of students with disabilities.