Introduction
This course introduces curriculum design and development models and practices pertinent to the field of special education. Students will demonstrate the why, what and how of curriculum design and development. Effective teaching and learning requires a renewed focus on the unique needs of individual learners and an understanding of differentiated curricula and pedagogies to meet the needs of these learners.
This course aims to offer the knowledge and skills to develop appropriate curricula and instructional approaches to accommodate learners with diverse needs ranging from those with high support needs to those who are gifted and talented.
This course is part of:
- FlexiMasters in Special Education
- Master of Education in Special Education
Learners must complete the following courses to attain the Graduate Certificate in Special Education (12 AU):
• MSE915 Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs
Upon completion of the fourth course, MSE913 Curriculum Design and Development, learners will fulfil the AU requirements to attain the FlexiMasters in Special Education (16 AU).
At the end of the course, students should be able to
- describe theories and models of curriculum and the development of curriculum frameworks;
- perform a SWOT Analysis of the current system in Singapore and of their own school;
- understand the principles of Universal Design for Learning and utilize tools and resources to reach ALL learners;
- design a short curriculum based on learning in the course.
To meet the requirement of SkillsFuture Singapore, assessment(s) will be conducted during every course. The assessment(s) include:
- Class Participation (Individual)
- Assignment (Group)
- Assignment and Presentation (Individual)
- A teaching qualification such as the Postgraduate Diploma in Education and at least one year of teaching experience or
- At least three years of teaching experience or other relevant working experience in education.
Standard Course Fee: S$4490.80
SSG Funding Support | Course fee | Course fee payable after SSG funding, if eligible under various schemes | |
BEFORE funding & GST | AFTER funding & 9% GST | ||
Singapore Citizens (SCs) and Permanent Residents (PRs) (Up to 70% funding) | S$4,120.00 | S$1,347.24 | |
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) | S$523.24 | ||
SCs aged ≥ 40 years old |
- Standard course fee is inclusive of GST.
- NTU/NIE alumni may utilise their $1,600 Alumni Course Credits. Click here for more information.
COURSE TITLE | ACADEMIC UNIT |
MSE902 Human Development* | 4 |
MSE911 Learning Disabilities* | 4 |
MSE915 Assessment of Children and Youth with Special Needs* | 4 |
Listed courses are:
- Credit-bearing and stackable to Graduate Certificate in Special Education (12 AU), FlexiMasters in Special Education (16 AU) and Master of Education in Special Education (30 AU).
*SSG funded and SkillsFuture Credit approved