DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.A. (CC AND DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions each in about 200 words.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Compare and contrast culturally and socially
disadvantaged children.
2. Who according to you are disadvantaged children?
3. How can you identify visually handicapped?
4. Explain the personality characteristics of creative
children.
5. What are the major causes of hearing impaired children?
6. Certain provisions are available to improve the area of
speech production among the children possessing speech
impairment Enunciate.
7. Discuss the ways for identifying mentally retarded
children and explain the methods of educating them.
8. Elaborate the instructional materials helpful to promote
education among the visually challenged children.
Sub. Code
22
DE-3673
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Sp 1
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions each in about 400 words.
9. Critically evaluate the educational provisions for the
physically challenged.
10. Explain the role of All India Institute of Speech and
Hearing Handicapped (AIISH) in promoting education
among hearing impaired.
11. Who are gifted children? Explain the characteristic
features, needs and educational provisions for gifted
children.
12. Explain the types of visual impairment and methods of
educating them.
13. Discuss speech impairment along with the educational
provisions available to enhance their learning.
14. "Culturally disadvantaged finds it difficult to sustain a
healthy life in the society."-Justify.
15. Elucidate the role of parents and teachers for the
rehabilitation of physically challenged children.