What is a Special Education Program?
Course OverviewACT has come up with a series of Special Education Courses online, designed mainly for those aspiring or working professionals looking for a career in teaching children with special needs. The teacher training course for special education teachers in Indonesia is mainly developed to meet the needs of children with physical, mental, social and emotional disabilities. ACT’s special education comprehensive program centred on Learning disabilities, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and Autism will be the best option for all those who are willing to work as a special educator or shadow teacher as it acquaints you with all the techniques that are required to be an inclusive classroom teacher.
The special education courses can be pursued online and are available in Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma levels. One can also avail a separate CACHE endorsed online course –Recognizing and supporting children with Special needs paying an extra price of 120 USD with PG Diploma level. The course helps students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills in Indonesia
and aims to share proper knowledge with the candidates regarding the correct approaches to
follow while providing the required help and assistance.
Let’s look at the Special Education Programs
Learning Disabilities
If you are planning to enter the field of Learning Disabilities and teach special education
students in Indonesia, ACT’s courses on Learning Disabilities offered in Certificate, Diploma,
and Postgraduate levels will be the perfect course for you to pursue. The course will develop your deep knowledge of Learning disabilities and provide you the opportunity to become a proficient educator in an inclusive classroom. The certificate course in learning disability develops your idea of the different learning disabilities and shows you the path to help students with reading and writing problems commonly appearing in early childhood and diagnosed at the preschool stage of a child.
The Diploma level helps in identifying children with LD’S, helping them with varied problems, and handling student behavior. Post Graduate Diploma level is a more advanced level of the course that gives you a complete understanding of Learning Disabilities and helps in understanding the social and emotional development of students with LD. One can also choose to pursue an additional CACHE endorsed course Recognizing and Supporting Children with Special Needs with an extra price of 120 USD.
The duration of the Certificate course is 4 months, the Diploma is 8 months, PG Diploma is 12 months. Both experienced teachers and aspirants can apply for the course. The minimum eligibility for the Certificate and Diploma level is 10 + 2 and the PG Diploma course is a Bachelor’s degree.
| LD Certificate | 200 USD | 160 GBP | 6900 THB |
| LD Diploma | 300 USD | 250 GBP | 10300 THB |
| LD PGD | 550 USD | 450 GBP | 19000 THB |
Autism
Autism courses by Asian College of Teachers are available in 3 different levels as Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma. The courses are developed keeping in mind the requirement of various aspirants who want to pursue these courses. The Certificate course develops your basic idea on Autism, enables you to differentiate instruction for students of all abilities in Indonesia and equips you with various methods to
handle kids in the classroom.
Diploma in Autism provides a wider range of knowledge on autism and its allied disabilities and acquaints you with the methodologies to teach kids more effectively. The PG Diploma course is the most advanced course of all levels and provides detailed information about autism. You can also pursue an additional CACHE endorsed course Recognizing and Supporting Children with Special Needs paying an extra price of 120 USD.
The duration of the Certificate course is 4 months, Diploma is 8 months, PG Diploma is 12 months. The minimum eligibility for enrolling in the online Certificate and Diploma Course is 10 +2 and the PG Diploma course is a Bachelor’s degree. Both aspiring and experienced teachers are eligible to apply.
| Autism Certificate | 200 USD | 160 GBP | 6900 THB |
| Autism Diploma | 300 USD | 250 GBP | 10300 THB |
| Autism PGD | 550 USD | 450 GBP | 19000 THB |
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
The ADHD course focuses on the different kinds of behaviour of children with ADHD and the different techniques to recognize that behaviour in children, adolescents, and adults. You can pursue this course to get a deeper insight into ADHD. The course is available in three levels- Certificate, Diploma, and PG Diploma. The course is available in three levels and is designed to develop your understanding of the basics and the advanced part. The behavioural condition generally appears in early childhood and gets diagnosed mostly in the preschool stage of a child. You can also avail the option to pursue an additional CACHE endorsed course Recognizing and Supporting Children with Special Needs with an additional cost of 120 USD.
The ADHD courses for teachers and aspirants are of varied duration. The Certificate course is 4 months, Diploma is 8 months, and PG Diploma is 12 months. The minimum eligibility for enrolling in the online Certificate and Diploma Course is 10 +2 and the PG Diploma course is a Bachelor’s degree. Both aspiring and experienced teachers are eligible to apply.
| ADHD Certificate | 200 USD | 160 GBP | 6900 THB |
| ADHD Diploma | 300 USD | 250 GBP | 10300 THB |
| ADHD PGD | 550 USD | 450 GBP | 19000 THB |
Special Education (Online Course)
Asian College of Teachers (ACT) has designed an array of Special Education programs that caters to
both aspiring and working teaching professionals willing to be associated with teaching children with
special needs. The course is offered in Certificate, Diploma and P G Diploma levels and is aimed at
accustoming trainees with a detailed knowledge on Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Autism. It
comprises of a curriculum which will provide them with a solid grounding regarding a widespread
range of disabilities. One can also avail the option to enrol for a separate CACHE endorsed online
course – Recognizing and supporting children with Special Needs at an additional cost of 120 USD
along with P G Diploma level.
The course/s explains the various methods of understanding special children and candidates get
acquainted with the precise methodologies and develop skills apt for inclusive classrooms.
Completion of the course will permit trainees to achieve a professional degree that will boost their
teaching career and pave the way for numerous job opportunities for them in regular as well as
inclusive classrooms globally.
| Program | Duration | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| SEN Certificate | 4 months | 300 USD | 250 GBP | 10300 THB |
| SEN Diploma | 8 months | 550 USD | 450 GBP | 19000 THB |
| SEN PG Diploma | 12 months | 750 USD | 600 GBP | 25700 THB |
Live Online SEN Workshops
ACT’s Special Educational Needs (SEN) live online workshops have been developed to help teaching professionals enhance their knowledge as inclusive/shadow teachers in a global context. The live online workshops aim at developing skills; be it a working inclusive teacher or anyone starting their career. The live online workshops will provide the tools and resources one needs to evaluate key trends in inclusive teaching in a variety of contexts, and consider the application in classroom instruction, assessment, materials development and the curriculum. One will also learn the ways to identify the diverse learners and design lessons accordingly. The workshops will strengthen requisite skills to pursue their career as an inclusive/shadow teacher or a regular teacher equipped with a variety of approaches and methodologies which will enhance their qualifications.
SEN Live Online Dates:
| Topic | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Empowering Students with Learning Disabilities | 16th November 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Managing ADHD in an Inclusive Classroom | 23rd November 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Supporting Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in an Inclusive Classroom | 30th November 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Managing EBD (Emotional Behavioural Disorders) | 7th December 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Role of IEP with Supporting Diverse Learners in Inclusive Classroom | 14th December 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Differentiated Instruction and Assessment | 21st December 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
| Art and Music Therapy for SEN students | 28th December 2024 | 3 pm to 6 pm (IST) |
Teaching Job Prospects in Indonesia and Abroad
Excellent placement track recordThe SEN program ensures to equip you with the skills that are important to teach kids globally. There will be many job opportunities knocking at your door after you complete the professional course on Special Education. The special needs education courses will upgrade your knowledge and build expertise to keep you one step ahead. The course can be pursued by all those who have opened or wish to open day-care facilities or crèche. The course can also give rise to job opportunities like a teacher in an inclusive classroom, Shadow teacher, Teacher-in –charge, Advisor/Counsellor, or Budding entrepreneur. The online special education courses for teachers are recognized internationally and develop many employment opportunities in the field of teaching.
CERTIFICATION & ACCREDITATION
On successful completion of the course, the candidates will receive a globally recognized certificate
from Asian College of Teachers.
- ◘ All ACT courses are accredited by International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE)
- ◘ ACT SEN courses are certified by CPD Certification Service UK
- ◘ EQAC - Education Quality Accreditation Commission has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT) that has met all the standards set by this Commission
- ◘ Most of our Special Education courses are endorsed and accredited by CACHE which is a part of the famous UK based NCFE
- ◘ Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) a member of British Quality Foundation, has accredited Asian College of Teachers (ACT)
- ◘ Asian College of Teachers is a member of The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
- ◘ All ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education UK, an awarding organisation and a global provider of British education
Why Teacher Training from Asian College of Teachers?
No.1 Teachers training network in AsiaACT is one of the renowned teacher training institutes that is known for its specially designed courses in the field of teacher education. The institute has been honoured with the Asia Pacific Achievers' Award for Education and Training at the 10th International Seminar held in Bangkok in 2016 and has also been chosen a winner in the prestigious Community Choice Awards 2019 (Teach Abroad category) by www.gooverseas.com where winners were selected by a 1,000,000+ strong community, based solely on their program reviews. ACT has also won the prestigious IESA Award on 22nd February, 2020 in Bangkok for being the "Outstanding Teacher Education/Training College" besides several other awards and has been conferred the ‘Iconic Teachers' Training Institute’ award at the World Education Icon Awards 2021 on 10th October, 2021.
ACT has earned the recognition of a brand with its quality service and is Asia's one of the finest teacher training organizations with a splendid record of 50,000+ student enrolments. The constant aim of the institution is to contribute considerably in the teacher training arena and produce quality teachers who can shape the future of students and also create an effective and friendly classroom environment to train and shape young minds. ACT stands to promote global awareness on education and meet the international education market's demand for certified teaching professionals through its assorted teacher training programs.
Aspiring and experienced teachers can enrol in the course. High School Diploma is the minimum criterion for enrolment in the Certificate and Diploma programs and a Bachelor’s Degree for Post Graduate Diploma course.
The courses are available at reasonable prices as per the level; it is offered in 3 levels – Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma. Instalment facility is also available. Course materials and resources will be provided after admission.
The duration of the course varies and thus the candidates get the freedom to learn at their own pace and time; the course can also be accessed from any corner of the globe and can be pursued in an online mode.
Microteaching is an integral part of the course and is a reflective tool used for the development of the teachers. This is aimed at preparing trainees systematically so that they can face classrooms confidently. The session is recorded and sent for evaluation and prepares teachers for real classrooms.
Trainees enrolling in the any of the SEN program will get an internationally recognized certificate from ACT after successful completion of the course. ACT is accredited by the Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC) and Education Quality Accreditation Commission (EQAC).
The trainees enrolling in the courses can look forward to complete online support from our experienced tutors of Asian College of Teachers. Our tutors are committed to helping you achieve your learning goals and are always there to share their knowledge and provide you solutions regarding your queries.
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Course Fee
- 300 USD/250 GBP/ 10300 THB to 750 USD/600 GBP/ 25700 THB
- Varied online payment modes/bank transfer/cash
- Scholarship for meritorious candidates
Certification
- ACT is amember of The National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
- ACT is an organizational member of Childhood Education International (CEI)
- ACT courses are endorsed by NCC Education, UK
Accreditation
- International Association for Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QAHE) has accredited all ACT courses
- ACT is accredited by Accreditation Service for International Schools, Colleges and Universities (ASIC)
- ACT is also accredited by EQAC - Education Quality Accreditation Commission
- ACT SEN courses are certified by CPD Certification Service UK
Placement & Jobs
- ACT provides 100% placement support
- Latest information regarding job vacancies
- Vacancies posted on Facebook page ACT Network
- Placement opportunity through partner portals and alumni base
Support Services
- Complete guidance from the accomplished tutors
- Training imparted on latest teaching theories and approaches
- Total back-end support catering to academic needs
- Easy access to academic and support teams via mail, chat etc.
Assessment & Evaluation
- Experienced trainers patiently address individual requirements
- They assess based on the trainee's individual needs
- Trainers take a couple of days to evaluate assignments
- Evaluation done on the basis of varied parameters
Job Opportunities
- Trainees can get ample opportunities and work as special educational needs (SEN) teachers all around the globe.
- Openings galore in Thailand, China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Indonesia apart from India.
- Trainees can apply for positions of SEN teachers, special education curriculum developer, course coordinator and counsellor associated with special education.
