Modon Mohan Gogoi

30403 (Social) 1. Answer the following: 1×4=4 (a) Define the term 'Project'. ANS:- Project: A planned activity with a specific goal, done within a limited time, budget and resources to achieve desired outcomes. A project is a planned set of interrelated tasks to be executed over a fixed period and within certain cost and other limitations, to achieve a specific goal, objective, or set of objectives. Key characteristics of a project: 1. *Specific objective*: Clearly defined goals and outcomes. 2. *Temporary*: Projects have a defined start and end date. 3. *Unique*: Each project is distinct and differs from others. 4. *Interrelated tasks*: A set of activities that must be coordinated. 5. *Limited resources*: Projects are subject to constraints such as time, budget, and personnel. (b) What is "Unit plan"? ANS- A unit plan is a detailed plan for teaching a specific unit of study, typically covering a few weeks or months. It outlines the learning objectives, activities, as...

 Chapter Three Educational Program Educational Programs of Backward Children or Slow Learner: Everyone understands the need for children's education nowadays. Therefore, the Constitution of our country provides for compulsory, free education. However, underdeveloped children pose considerable problems in making education universal. Therefore, some measures should be taken for such underdeveloped or slow learners. But separate schools should not be established for them. For such children, limited curricula should be prepared in the ordinary children's education system taking into account their slow pace. Teachers, parents, educators, government and non-government institutions should all bear the responsibility to raise such children to the level of ordinary children in the society. Some of the educational measures to be taken in the case of underdeveloped children or learners are as follows: 1. Identify the root cause of the underdevelopment of stunted or slow children and take ...

 Chapter II Understanding Inclusive Education Meaning of Inclusion: Inclusion generally means to include. However, in reality, inclusion means removing all physical, social and emotional barriers without any discrimination and providing children with special needs with opportunities to participate in various fields along with ordinary children. Inclusion is a concept that is often used in the school environment or in education. Inclusion in education means providing educational opportunities to all irrespective of differences in disability, ability, special learning difficulties, gender, race, class, family structure and lifestyle. Regarding inclusion, Miller and Katz (2002) state, "Inclusion is a sense of belonging: feeling respected, valued for who you are, feeling a level of supportive energy and commitment from others so that you can do your best. "" I Inclusion helps to build the self-confidence of children with special needs. It helps in improving the communication...

* Role of Rehabilitation Council 1992 of India (RCI):* The main roles of the Rehabilitation Council of India are mentioned below. (1) To provide and regulate training programs or courses for persons facing challenges such as persons with disabilities, backward persons and communities in need of special education. (2) Develop and standardize curricula and training to suit different levels in rehabilitation and special education. (3) Improve research in special education. (4) To maintain the Central Rehabilitation Register containing information of qualified professionals and employees engaged in rehabilitation and special education. (5) To approve any course in rehabilitation and special education to be started by the University/Institution (Government and Non-Government)/Other Institutions as required. No organization or educational institution may initiate such courses, training or programs without the approval of the Council. (6) Certificate courses, Diploma courses, Ph.D. courses un...

 Chapter One Concepts of children with special needs (Understanding Children with Special Needs) Meaning and Definitions of Children with Special Needs: Children with special needs are children who need special attention and facilities compared to ordinary children. Children with special needs are children who differ from ordinary children in terms of physical, mental, emotional, social, educational and learning abilities. Such differences can be determined on the basis of strong and weak characteristics. Strong characteristics help children develop better skills and make them outstanding. Children with strong characteristics are able to advance in various fields. On the other hand, weak characteristics make more children disabled or challenging children who lag behind in various areas. Such children feel deprived in various areas. This hinders their development and growth. Currently, children with special needs are named by different names; These include low intelligence, physical...