Bachelor of Education in Special Education (Special Education) Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)

Bachelor of Education in Special Education (Special Education) Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)

What is Special Education?

Special education is the practice of educating students in a way that accommodates their individual differences, disabilities, and special needs. This involves the individually planned and systematically monitored arrangement of teaching procedures, adapted equipment and materials, and accessible settings. 

The inclusive system of education has become the accepted norm and current trend for educating children with diverse learning needs internationally. The learning needs of children with diverse needs requires special attention and steps should be taken to provide equal access to education for every category of people living with disabilities, as an integral part of national education endeavors (EFA, 1990; UNESCO,1994). Inclusive education ensures that all students have the opportunity to realize their potential and become valued members of the society.

The purpose of this learning programme is to impart knowledge, skills and competencies that would enable candidates to develop and implement inclusive education programmes in Botswana and beyond. Candidates would have the skills to analyze curriculum content, teach orientation and mobility skills, as well as use relevant assessment procedures and intervention approaches in order to assist children with learning difficulties. Furthermore, candidates would be able to develop individualized educational plans for various levels and varieties of disabilities in an inclusive school environment.

Exit level Outcomes

·               Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to special needs education

·               Develop special needs education programmes in Botswana at local levels for implementation.

·               Apply of appropriate assessment skills in advising about the learning of children with special needs.  

·               Use relevant procedures and intervention approaches in order to assist children with special needs education.

·               Manage special needs education projects.

·               Analyse curriculum content and use it appropriately for the benefit of children with special needs.

·               Participate in related professional practices in inclusive education.

·               Organize various support services in inclusive education.

·               Use relevant assistive technological devices in inclusive education settings as support for teaching children with special needs.

Career Opportunities

·         Special needs coordinator/teacher

·         School Liaison officer

·         Resource room consultant

·         Placement officers

·         Referral consultants

·         Parent/teacher counsellors

·         Children advocate

·         Remedial teacher