The Module aims at helping students to understand the structures of the nervous system and how it influences behavior, learning and development of individuals. Students will be able to understand the difference between the main functions of the central and peripheral nervous system and the different stages of perception formation. Students will also develop strategies to deal with the identified learning needs attributed to neurological dysfunction and analyse the role of environment in neurological dysfunction. Furthermore, students will understand that dealing with neurological dysfunction requires concerted efforts, involving the flexibility of teachers, other professionals and parents. Students will be able to suggest alternative teaching and assessment practices for learners with neurological dysfunction. to skills related to the nervous system, their dysfunctions and how to teach learners with neurological dysfunction-related learning needs.
Indicative Content
The major topics include:
Children’s basic needs, Identification of children’s rights: traditional, modern; Protection of children and their rights (entitlements); the rationale for child rights approaches; children’s responsibilities within the family, community and school; international conventions and national laws relating to children’s rights and welfare; ways in which children’s rights are denied, abused or neglected within the family, school and other concerned social institutions; institutions and agencies for advocacy