Transition in Special Education

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Transition in Special Education (SPE303)

Applications Open: 01 October 2024

Applications Close: 15 November 2024

Next Available Intake: January 2025

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1392 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Special Education

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

SPE303 Transition in Special Education examines the concept of transition. Transition is a recurring feature in the lifespan development of individuals with Special Educational Needs. Its different aspects and the research on them are studied in this course. They include: • transition at different developmental stages of children with Special Educational Needs, • the planning and support for transition, • implementation of processes of transition, and • the inter-agency collaboration and family involvement.

Level: 3
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY REGULAR SEMESTER

Topics

The Concept of Transition
Transitions Across Human Development
Transition Planning
Challenges to Transition
Helping Pupils with Special Educational Needs Understand Change
Post-Schooling Transition
Transition to Employment
Supporting Transition
Transition to Community or Independent Living
Dignified Adulthood
Resource Building for Transition
Evaluating Transition Plans

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a practical understanding of transition and apprehend its implications for Special Education.
Illustrate, with specific examples, transitions at the major developmental phases in the lifespan.
Plan for transition for pupils with Special Educational Needs in Singapore.
Examine how transition to employment planning works.
Create a plan for transition to independent living for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Recommend the resources that are pertinent to different types of transition.