About the course

Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education, is an advanced level of program that guides aspirants or working teaching professionals through crucial topics in the arena of SEN. The P G diploma level emphasises the importance of the role of teacher and parents for supporting children with ADHD, types of play skills for autistic learners, dysgraphia, dyscalculia etc. that will improve and deepen your knowledge of SEN that is a growing field which in turn is creating huge demands for skilled and qualified teaching professionals proficient and able to support children with special needs. This advanced level SEN course will impart in-depth knowledge and give you an edge as an educator as today, almost every school employs teaching professionals who can teach, support and accommodate learners with special needs.

The Post Graduate Diploma course also comprises a CACHE endorsed online course – Recognising and Supporting Children with Special Needs, a professional course that aims at equipping aspirants with the right approaches relating to providing guidance and support to SEN learners. The qualifications and certificates from ACT and CACHE are sure to boost your career growth and provide you with the prospect to have a fruitful career related to the edification and holistic growth of SEN learners. The courses are designed, developed and created by ACT, UK and are certified by esteemed body like the CPD Certification Service, UK.

Why this course?

  • The Special Education Courses from ACT are curated, developed and executed online by Asian College of Teachers Ltd, UK, and are approved by CPD Certification Service UK, QAHE and portion of the program by CACHE (UK).
  • ACT’s SEN (Learning Disabilities, ADHD and autism) program covers the overall learning disabilities in the classroom with focus on Learning Disabilities, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) and Autism.
  • The program emphasises on acquainting educators with the various disabilities in kids and the type of additional support they require to kindle effective learning.

Candidates opting for the PG course can avail the scope to pursue the following as an additional course and get certified from UK.

1. CACHE (optional) – Parts of this course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist in childcare and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and precision. CACHE is a trading name of NCFE (registered company number UK 02896700) and CACHE; Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education; and NNEB are registered trademarks owned by NCFE.

Who should attend?

The course is specifically beneficial for:

  • Class teachers in inclusive classrooms
  • Inclusive teachers
  • Aspiring teachers
  • Shadow teachers
  • Teachers-in-charge
  • Advisors/counsellors in educational institutes
  • Budding entrepreneurs looking to open a creche or a day-care centre

What do you learn?

A. Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (ADHD, Autism And Learning Disabilities) : Single Certificate
Course Mode: Online + Live Online Sessions (Introduction to the course; 21st Century skills in inclusive teaching; Placements)
Course Certification: On successful completion of the course, a globally recognized certificate will be awarded by Asian College of Teachers.

ADHD
  • ADHD Phase 1 :Understanding students
  • ADHD Phase 2 :Diagnostic Process
  • ADHD Phase 3 :Are they putting in the Effort?
  • ADHD Phase 4 :ADHD and Brain Activation
  • ADHD Phase 5 :ADHD and Activity Level
  • ADHD Phase 6 :Role of Parents
  • ADHD Phase 7 :Clinical Diagnosis of ADHD
  • ADHD Phase 8 :Down Syndrome
  • ADHD Phase 9 :Role of Teacher and Parents for Supporting Children with ADHD
Down Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome – Definition and History
  • Identifying Down Syndrome in Children
  • Causes and Complications of Down Syndrome
  • Teaching Children with Down Syndrome
  • Inclusive Education for Children with Down Syndrome
Autism
  • AUTISM Phase 1 :Meet Autistic Students
  • AUTISM Phase 2 :Understand the common characteristics of HFA/AS
  • AUTISM Phase 3 :Discover how your students think
  • AUTISM Phase 4 :Nurture students' social skills
  • AUTISM Phase 5 :Encourage language reciprocity
  • AUTISM Phase 6 :Autism and Inclusive Education
  • AUTISM Phase 7 :Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood
  • AUTISM Phase 8 a :Asperger's Syndrome
  • AUTISM Phase 8 b :Fragile X Syndrome
  • AUTISM Phase 8 c :High Functioning Autism
  • AUTISM Phase 9 :Types of Play Skills for Autistic Learners
Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 1 :Understanding Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 2 :Identifying Students with LDs
  • LD Phase 3 :Making sense of the IEPs
  • LD Phase 4 :Understanding Service Locations
  • LD Phase 5 :Learning the Right Teaching Strategies
  • LD Phase 6 : Learning Strategies and Assessment Techniques for Students with Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 7 :Dyslexia
  • LD Phase 8 :Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
  • LD Phase 9 : Language Processing Disorder

B. Post Graduate Diploma in Special Education (ADHD, Autism And Learning Disabilities) + Certificate in Counselling + Certificate in Teaching: Triple Certificates Course Mode: Online
Course Certification: On successful completion of the course, a globally recognized certificate will be awarded by Asian College of Teachers.

ADHD
  • ADHD Phase 1 :Understanding students
  • ADHD Phase 2 :Diagnostic Process
  • ADHD Phase 3 :Are they putting in the Effort?
  • ADHD Phase 4 :ADHD and Brain Activation
  • ADHD Phase 5 :ADHD and Activity Level
  • ADHD Phase 6 :Role of Parents
  • ADHD Phase 7 :Clinical Diagnosis of ADHD
  • ADHD Phase 8 :Down Syndrome
  • ADHD Phase 9 :Role of Teacher and Parents for Supporting Children with ADHD
Down Syndrome
  • Down Syndrome – Definition and History
  • Identifying Down Syndrome in Children
  • Causes and Complications of Down Syndrome
  • Teaching Children with Down Syndrome
  • Inclusive Education for Children with Down Syndrome
Autism
  • AUTISM Phase 1 :Meet Autistic Students
  • AUTISM Phase 2 :Understand the common characteristics of HFA/AS
  • AUTISM Phase 3 :Discover how your students think
  • AUTISM Phase 4 :Nurture students' social skills
  • AUTISM Phase 5 :Encourage language reciprocity
  • AUTISM Phase 6 :Autism and Inclusive Education
  • AUTISM Phase 7 :Transition from Adolescence to Adulthood
  • AUTISM Phase 8 a :Asperger's Syndrome
  • AUTISM Phase 8 b :Fragile X Syndrome
  • AUTISM Phase 8 c :High Functioning Autism
  • AUTISM Phase 9 :Types of Play Skills for Autistic Learners
Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 1 :Understanding Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 2 :Identifying Students with LDs
  • LD Phase 3 :Making sense of the IEPs
  • LD Phase 4 :Understanding Service Locations
  • LD Phase 5 :Learning the Right Teaching Strategies
  • LD Phase 6 : Learning Strategies and Assessment Techniques for Students with Learning Disabilities
  • LD Phase 7 :Dyslexia
  • LD Phase 8 :Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia
  • LD Phase 9 : Language Processing Disorder
  • Certificate in Counselling Course for Teachers
Phase 1 – Teaching and Counselling – Changing Role of the Teacher

a) Teacher – the ‘role model’
b) The Role of Psychology in Today’s Society
c) Why the need for ‘counselling’ in Today’s Teachers

Phase 2 – Introduction to the Different Schools of Psychology

a) Behavioural
b) Cognitive
c) Personality

Phase 3 – Introduction to Counselling Skills

a) Listening & Communication
b) Interview Technique & Questioning
c) Ethics in Counselling

Phase 4 – Multicultural Counselling Approaches

a) Religious
b) Ethnic & Racial
c) Sexual

Phase 5 – Role of Family in Counselling

a) Classical & Extended Family Structure
b) Changing Family Structure in Contemporary Society

Phase 6 – Classroom Behavioural Psychology

a) Bullying
b) Conduct Disorder
c) Absenteeism & Substance Abuse
d) Fears & Phobias

Phase 7 – Classroom Management

a) Discipline
b) Punishment

Phase 8 – Goal of Counselling

a) Conflict Resolution
b) Behavioural Modification
c) Improving Relationships

Certificate in Teaching:

Chapter 1 Observation Chapter
Chapter 2 Narration
Chapter 3 Discussion
Chapter 4 Explanation
Chapter 5 Questioning
Chapter 6 Demonstration
Chapter 7 Application
Chapter 8 Experiments
Chapter 9 Discovery Learning
Chapter 10 Feedback
Chapter 11 Graphic Organisers and Visualisation
Chapter 12 Grouping
Chapter 13 Checklists
Chapter 14 Product Descriptors and Rubrics

How do you learn?

  • The advanced level of the program is conducted in an online learning mode
  • Sessions include Introduction to the course, 21st Century skills in Inclusive Teaching & Placement
  • Course accessible from any corner of the globe at any time
  • Being an online program, the course can be pursued while maintaining your daily schedule
  • Comprehensive study materials
  • Our co-ordinators and tutors provide support and guidance throughout
  • Assignments at the end of each module
  • Support team is there to clear your doubts and queries

After this course

Several opportunities are sure to open up after the completion of this advanced professional level course on Special Education. You’ll become proficient and an expert to apply for several positions in schools and institutions around the world as being certified in the program will open doors of opportunities regarding teaching SEN learners in an inclusive setting. Any of the levels you choose will equip you with the skills and knowledge that are at par with the global level while lending expertise to keep you one step ahead in the escalating field of SEN teaching.

With an advanced certification in the SEN program, you’ll get the opportunity to work as:

  • Teacher in an inclusive classroom
  • Shadow teacher
  • Special education curriculum developer
  • Program coordinator
  • Teacher-in-charge in inclusive settings
  • Advisor/ counsellor
  • Budding entrepreneur

The qualification/s and certificate/s will be a plus point for those who have opened or are willing to open day care facilities or crèche. Being a globally recognised program, it’s sure to benefit those looking for employment opportunities across the globe and aid in realizing your dream of teaching abroad.

Fee

For the single certification:

Course Duration: 12 months
Fee: 37,000 INR
For the triple certification: Course Duration: 12 months
Fee: 45,000 INR

Course Certification:

  • The candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate from Asian College of Teachers, UK
  • Candidates completing the Post Graduate Diploma course will receive a certification from CACHE at an additional cost
  • All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
  • ACT SEN courses are certified by CPD Certification Service UK
  • Most of our Special Education courses are endorsed and accredited by CACHE which is a part of the famous UK based NCFE.
  • Asian College of Teachers is a member of The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
  • ACT is an institutional member of the International Association of Special Education (IASE)
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