ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD

(Department of Special Education)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Before attempting the assignment please read the following instructions.

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read each question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of
the question.
3. Please write in your own words after reading the study guide and the related allied
material. Also avoid irrelevant discussion/information.
4. Avoid reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.
5. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
6. Please keep your assignment with you, after evaluation by the tutors. The
department can ask anytime to send the evaluated assignment(s) for re-checking.
7. Write your assignment in legible handwriting. Typed assignments are not acceptable.
8. Give source in case of quoting any material.
9. Use A-4 size paper for writing assignment.
10. Submit the assignments on or before the specified dates.
11. Late assignments will not be accepted in any case.
Programme Coordinator (M.Ed)
(Zahid Majeed)
Assistant Professor
zahidmmajeedpk@hotmail.com
051-9057294 or 9250078

Course: Organization and Management of Special School-I (3611)

Level: MA-M.Ed Special Education Semester: Spring, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)
Q.1 Development of Special Education in any country took time and the same in
Pakistan. At the time of independence very few private schools providing special
education and with the passage of time now we have good number of special
education school for all the categories of children with special needs. Discuss in

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 detail the development of special education in Pakistan. Also highlight the
important eras where it was emphasized more. (20)
Q.2 Like mainstream education special education also based on standards and rules.
What are the standards and existing provisions for persons with disabilities in
Pakistan? Support your answer with references. (15+5)
Q.3 For teacher of special education classroom management is a major skill or task. In
the course/unit we have discussed the classroom management for the children with
Special Education Needs. Discuss in detail how a teacher of hearing impaired
children; visual impaired, mentally challenged and physically disabled children
manage the classroom? Support your answer with examples. (5+5+5+5)
Q.4 Now a days ICT is part of parcel of teaching and learning process. The same a
teacher of special education use the computer for teaching of mentally challenged
children. As a teacher develop a lesson plan to develop cognitive skills with a topic
of colors. In lesson your teaching methodology will be computer based education
or teaching. (20)
Q.5 Define Child Friendly School and discuss the role of head teacher and school staff
for promoting child friendly environment in special school. Support your answer
with examples. (10+10)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5–9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Planning is a skill that we use in all aspects of life and Budgeting is part of
planning. As a head teacher of a special school how you use this skill for the
educational planning and budgeting of a special school catering children with
visual impairment. (10+10)
Q.2 A head teacher or even a classroom teacher of special school must know about
school records and its maintenance. What are the different types or schools records
in a special schools and how we maintain these records? (14+06)
Q.3 Our mainstream or even special schools are not accessible for children with special
needs. What you suggest to architect that he/she keep in mind while designing a
special school? Support your suggestions in view of accessibility problems faced
by HIC, VIC, MCC and PHC. (12+08)
Q.4 Critically analyse the existing system of special education teacher training
programs at AIOU. Support your answer with references. (15+05)
Q.5 Define Inclusive Education. In reference to Pakistan how mainstream schools will
accommodate children with special needs? Highlight the problems and issues with
solutions/suggestions to overcome these problems and issues. (05+10+05)

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Special Education)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.

Before attempting the assignment please read the following instructions.

1. All questions are compulsory and carry equal marks but within a question the
marks are distributed according to its requirements.
2. Read each question carefully and then answer it according to the requirements of
the question.
3. Please write in your own words after reading the study guide and the related allied
material. Also avoid irrelevant discussion/information.
4. Avoid reproducing from books, study guide or allied material.
5. Your own analysis and synthesis will be appreciated.
6. Please keep your assignment with you, after evaluation by the tutors. The
department can ask anytime to send the evaluated assignment(s) for re-checking.
7. Write your assignment in legible handwriting. Typed assignments are not acceptable.
8. Give source in case of quoting any material.
9. Use A-4 size paper for writing assignment.
10. Submit the assignments on or before the specified dates.
11. Late assignments will not be accepted in any case.
Programme Coordinator (M.Ed)
(Zahid Majeed)
Assistant Professor
zahidmmajeedpk@hotmail.com
051-9057294 or 9250078

Course: Organization and Management of Special School-II (3612)

Level: MA-M.Ed Special Education Semester: Spring, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units: 1–4)
Q.1 Discuss the placement and provisions available for visually impaired and hearing
impaired children in special schools. Support your answer with references and
examples. (8+8+4)

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Q.2 A teacher of special school or mainstream school should know and able to develop
time table of his/her class. Define time table and principles to develop it,
what is the difference between a time table of special education and mainstream
classroom? (5+8+7)

Q.3 In mainstream school resource room is important to accommodate the special needs
of children with disabilities. Define resource room and discuss the role of resource
teacher in mainstream school with inclusive education. (06+14)

Q.4 Classroom discipline is another skill to be known by a special education teacher.

Discuss the classroom discipline in context of special education classroom. How a
special education teacher develops and maintains the internal and external
discipline of his/her classroom? (15+5)

Q.5 Discuss the multidisciplinary approach for education and rehabilitation of children
with special needs. Support your answer with references and examples. (7+7+6)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units: 5–9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Discuss the community influences on special school and vice versa. Support your
answer with examples. (15+05)

Q.2 How inclusive education is different from mainstreaming and integration?

Discuss the significance and possibilities of inclusive education in context of
Pakistan. (07+13)

Q.3 Like education the vocational skills are also important for the children with special
needs. Discuss the vocational planning at the vocational/shelter workshops/centers
and what skills you recommend for the training of special need people or children
that they can start their work or jobs? (10+10)

Q.4 Non-teaching staff at special schools is as important as the special education

teacher. Discuss categories of non-teaching staff and their responsibilities at special
education school (hearing impaired, visually impaired, mentally challenged and
physically disabled). (10+10)

Q.5 Discuss rehabilitative devices/aids needed for special need children. As a head
teacher of special school discuss their procurement and storage at your
school. (6+7+7)

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Special Education)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Course: Community Based Rehabilitation-I (3613)
Level: M.A Semester: Spring, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-5)
Q.1 The problems of parents vary according to nature of disability of their children.
Discuss. (20)
Q.2 Define Rehabilitation. What are the areas covered in rehabilitation programs? (20)
Q.3 Describe the goals and key tasks involved in mobilizing communities. (20)
Q.4 Differentiate between community based rehabilitation and community driven
development. Explain benefits of community awareness. (20)
Q.5 In what manner career education guides students with disabilities regarding
transition from being students to life as independent and productive adults? (20)

ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 What is career development? Why career development is essential for disabled
individuals? (20)
Q.2 What is community based rehabilitation (CBR) programme? Why and how to
evaluate a CBR programme? (20)
Q.3 What do you understand by the term socio-economic rehabilitation? Why is it
important for children with disabilities? (20)
Q.4 Suggest guidelines to assist positive portrayal of disability in our community. What
are acceptable alternative to minimize the negative effects of media? (20)
Q.5 prepare a list of the different hurdles, a person with disability may come across
during the transition from school to community. (20)

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 ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD
(Department of Special Education)

WARNING
1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING
THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD
OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE.
2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENT(S) BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM
OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN
“AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”.
Course: Community Based Rehabilitation-II (3614)
Level: M.A Semester: Spring, 2020
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
ASSIGNMENT No. 1
(Units 1-5)
Q.1 Why we need special education day schools? How can you recognize the services
of day and residential special schools? (20)
Q.2 Identify and explain the national and international protocols to protect the rights of
the persons with disabilities. (20)
Q.3 Explain the process of career exploration. How parents can be effectively involved
in this process? (20)
Q.4 Write down the definition of vocational Planning. Explain its significance with
reference to the individuals with disabilities. (20)
Q.5 list behaviour problems and their management strategies used by a teacher for
person with special needs. (20)
ASSIGNMENT No. 2
(Units 6-9)
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 40
Q.1 Explain important role that leisure and recreational activities have for the
individual and society. (20)
Q.2 Elaborate Theory of Work Adjustment (TWA) and explain its effectiveness for
employee and the employer. (20)
Q.3 Recognize and explain role of the persons involved in the transition to school. How
as stakeholders can we ensure the effective transitions? (20)
Q.4 Describe the importance of parents’ role in rehabilitation of special children with
specific reference to their health and education. (20)
Q.5 How can we modify the workplace for handicapped to make it feasible for them?
Give appropriate examples. (20)
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