DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (Child Care and Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2016.
EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions in about 300 words each.
1. What are the categories of visually handicapped children?
2. What do you mean by Special Children?
3. Mention the educational provisions for the physically
handicapped in India.
4. Point out the major causes of hearing impaired children.
5. How will you promote education for creative children?
6. List out the characteristics of gifted children.
7. How can you identify the Speech impaired children?
8. Explain the basic needs of socially disadvantaged
children.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions in about 700 words each.
9. Explain the educational provisions for the socially
disadvantaged children.
10. Compare and contrast gifted and creative children.
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11. Explain about Hearing impairment.
12. Discuss the ways to identify, correct and provide medical
treatment for visually handicapped children
13. Explain the qualities and skills needed for a teacher to
work with mentally retarded children.
14. Discuss about the instructional materials required for
visually handicapped children.
15. Describe the needs and educational provisions for the
culturally disadvantaged children.