There is a shift in understanding about the state of Disability from a condition of “Abnormality” to a case of “Human Diversity” with Equal Rights and Privileges
Professional Preparation Standards:
Teaching profession requires knowledge, communication skill, aptitude and so on. Special Education is specially designed instruction programme to meet the Educational, Social, Emotional, and Vocational needs of students with disabilities. The Professional Preparation Standards include:
Qualification of the teacher should meet the required criteria to promptly satisfy needs of the field
The teacher should be skillful in dealing with the students of special needs. S/He should have the insight to determine differences among the needs of different individuals.
Acquaintance with the latest innovation in the field also includes in the professional preparation of the teacher
The teacher is required to tackle the situation on case to case bases.
Relaxed and friendly attitude of the teacher is significant particularly in dealing with the students of special needs
It is another important factor in rendering service to the special people.
Difficult situations and critical positions are settled with the art of negotiation on part of the teacher.
Having sense of Humor creates attraction and charm in the personality of the teacher
Teacher has always been model for the students. This importance is increased many fold when it is associated with the people of special needs.
The teacher needs to be dedicated and committed to the cause of his/her profession
The teacher is required to extend love and affection to the students involved with him/her in the process of interaction