DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A.(Child Care and Education) DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MAY 2017.
EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the meaning of disadvantaged children.
2. Write a short note on gifted and talented children.
3. What are the correction and medical treatment for
visually challenged children?
4. Write a short note on the instructional material for
visually challenged children.
5. Give some causes of speech and hearing impairment.
6. What do you know about the degrees of mental
retardation?
7. State the meaning of creativity.
8. Write short note on the educational needs of gifted
children.
Sub. Code
22
DE-270
2
wk16
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. Explain in detail about special children and their
categories.
10. Describe about the instructional materials in the
provision of education to the visually challenged.
11. Describe in detail about the role of AIISH.
12. Discuss the skills and knowledge needed by the special
school teacher working with mentally retarded.
13. Describe about the degrees and causes for mental
retardation in detail.
14. Explain the concept, characteristics and needs of gifted
and creative children.
15. Explain the role of Government in enabling children with
special needs.