HND in Special Education (2 Years)
This professional diploma equips educators with specialized skills to support diverse learners in inclusive and specialized settings across Africa.
Program Focus:
1. Inclusive Teaching Strategies:
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Differentiated instruction techniques
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Assistive technology applications
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Individualized Education Plan (IEP) development
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Behavior intervention planning
2. Disability Specializations:
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Learning disabilities support
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Autism spectrum interventions
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Sensory impairment adaptations
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Intellectual disability strategies
3. Community & Advocacy:
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Family engagement approaches
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Disability rights awareness
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Resource mobilization for special needs
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Policy implementation support
Practical Training:
✔️ 700+ hours in inclusive classrooms
✔️ Assistive tech workshops
✔️ Community-based rehabilitation projects
✔️ 500-hour teaching residency
Career Pathways:
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Special Needs Educator
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Inclusion Support Specialist
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Rehabilitation Assistant
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Educational Therapist
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Disability Program Coordinator
African Context Solutions:
🔹 Low-resource adaptation strategies
🔹 Cultural perceptions of disability
🔹 Community-led intervention models
Progression Options:
→ BEd Special Education (Direct Entry Year 3)
→ Certified Special Needs Educator
Ideal For:
Teachers and caregivers committed to inclusive education.
Accredited by [National Disability Councils] and aligned with UNCRPD standards.
Key Tools Mastered:
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Augmentative communication devices
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Sensory integration equipment
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Universal Design for Learning frameworks
