Self-Concept & Physical Disability in Children

This distance learning course will cover the following modules:

• The Importance of Developing a Positive Self-Concept
  • Introduction
  • The Developing Self
  • The Difference between Theory and Fact
  • How the Self-Concept Develops
  • The Development of a Physical'Self'
  • Early Influences
  • The Development of a Social'Self'
  • Peer Relationships
  • Conclusion

• Measurement of the Self-Concept
  • The Development of the Tests
  • Positives of Testing for Children with Special Needs
  • Criticisms of Testing for Children with Special Needs

• Global Assessment of the Self-Concept
  • Introduction
  • Problems Arising in Childhood
  • The Medical Model
  • The Importance of Global Assessment
  • The Importance of Defense Mechanisms
  • The Social Model of Disability
  • Systems Theory
  • Transactional Theory
  • Conclusion

• Changing Educational Policy
  • Introduction
  • The History of Special Education
  • Implications of the 1981 Education Act
  • The Advent of Designated Schools
  • Advantages of Mainstream Education
  • Disadvantages of Mainstream Education
  • Conclusion

• From Policy to Practice - the Implications of Mainstream Education for Children with Disabilities
  • Introduction
  • Adolescence
  • Impact upon the Self-Concept
  • Work and Employment
  • Employment Issues
  • Conclusion

• The Family and Education
  • Introduction
  • Education and Health
  • Siblings
  • Peer Relationships

• Bullying
  • Introduction
  • What is Bullying?
  • Why does Bullying Occur?
  • The Impact of Bullying
  • Solutions to Bullying
  • Conclusion

• Summary
  • Introduction
  • Changing Theory
  • Professional Guidelines
  • Conclusion