In-Service Training

Teachers of Special Education need to be trained, so that they can effectively handle the children with disabilities and make them confident, self-reliant and useful members of the society. Government In-Service Training College, for the Teachers of Disabled Children, Lahore has been doing this job effectively since 1988. The college is imparting training to the staff (teaching & non-teaching) of special education, which includes:

Teachers of five categories of children with special needs (i.e. hearing impairment, visual impairment, physical disabilities, mental challenge & slow learners).
Heads of institutions
Clerical staff
Psychologists
Instructors of physical education
Computer instructors
Mobility instructors
Teachers from General Education, D.P.S & NGOs

Nature of Courses

Short Courses for In-service Staff

Duration: 01 - 05 Days

Long Courses for New Appointees

Duration: 01 - 30 Days

Objectives of Training

To provide training to the teaching & non-teaching staff of special education for the enhancement of knowledge and professional skills
To impart training about latest Teaching Methodologies
Use and maintenance of equipment/ teaching aids
Utilization of human & physical resources effectively
Sensory Motor Coordination through Sports, Play, Skills and Music therapy
To develop general awareness about the etiology, prevention & possible treatment and management of disabilities
To train the teachers/staff in areas of stress management, problem solving & decision making
To develop Master Trainer to impart vocational training and to prepare children with disabilities for Abilympics
To develop understanding about the emotional, behavioral, social and cognitive problems of children with disabilities & their management
Practical training in special education institutions, hospitals, etc.
To give them orientation regarding PEEDA Act, contract appointment policy, leave rules, financial & administrative matters
To inculcate national, moral & religious ethics in dealing children with children with disabilities

Training Areas

Areas	Strategy/Goals	Programmes/Courses
Assessment Screening Diagnosis Classification	Construction of informal assessment tools Referral facilities	Early detection of disabilities Assessment of mental & physical disabilities, and psycho-social & behavioral problems Audiometery, low vision Psychological assessment
Education	Teaching Pedagogy Educational technology Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) according to the I.Q, E.Q & S.Q of children with special needs lesson planning	Development of teaching material Modern teaching techniques relevant to needs of special children Speech, Braille, Audiometry, Abacus Concept Development
Management	Managerial/administrative skills Development Financial management Human Resource Management	Administrative training for Heads Finance management training for heads, DDOs & cashiers
Adaptation to Society	Adaptive skills (self-help skills, communication, use of transport, housekeeping & money management) Health, safety, and management of physical traumas	Socialization Social rehabilitation Mobility & orientation Sign language & speech reading (HI) Speech & communication skills First aid
Psycho-social Intervention	Coping strategies for stress management Emotional wellbeing, confidence & self-esteem of special children Prevention of physical and emotional abuse of special children Social skills (interpersonal relation, conflict resolution)	Guidance & Counseling Behavior modification Management of emotional problems Prevention & eradication of child abuse Group therapy Music & play therapy
Use of Technical/ Specialized Devices	To get equipped with usage and maintenance of manual/ electronic devices for PWDs To strengthen the residual abilities with Assistive devices	Ear mould fabrication Use of Audio, video equipments (talking books), etc. Computer training Assistive teaching technology Mobility training Usage of assistive devices such as cane, magnifiers, Perkin machines, crutches, wheel chairs, etc.
Sensory Motor Development/ Physical Education	Sensory motor integration Fine motor skills Gross motor skills Physical balance and muscle strengthening	Sports and athletics. Music & play therapy Physiotherapy Occupational therapy Art & craft Co-curricular activities Creative vocational skills Abilympics
Research & Development in Special Education	Data gathering to find out facts and figures regarding need assessment of staff trainings, building and assistive devices of students	Research methodology Need assessment workshops Development of teaching material
Vocational Rehabilitation	Development of vocational and money generating skills	Recycling of junk materials Dress designing & making Food preservation, baking Tie and dye, pottery painting, fabric painting, stain glass, wood work, cane work, candle making, basket making, cosmetic making, detergent making, flowers making, paper mashie, rug making, handicrafts Floriculture & landscaping, etc. Creative vocational skills
Public Awareness	To aware the public about causes, early intervention, prevention and treatment of four disabilities Counseling and guidance to teachers, family, and society Co-ordination call with other departments	Orientation courses for new appointees Course on counseling & guidance for teachers & parents of special children Celebration of International Disabled Day, White Cane, International Day for H.I, Safety day etc Walk of solidarity with disabled persons Training courses on Inclusive Education

Nature of Courses

Short Courses for In-service Staff

Long Courses for New Appointees

Objectives of Training

Training Areas

Areas

Strategy/Goals

Programmes/Courses