NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
MAY/JUNE 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE:                                                                              EDU426                                                                             

COURSE TITLE:                                                                             Special Education

DURATION:                                                                                     2 Hours

INSTRUCTIONS:                                                                            Answer Question 1 and two other questions

1a). Discuss any five challenges facing research activities in special education in Nigeria         10 marks

(b).      Write short notes on learning disability and intellectual retardation                              10 marks

(c).       Discuss any five methods of educating children with intellectual retardation in

Nigeria                                                                                                                                      10 marks

2a).      What is giftedness?                                                                                                                   5 marks

(b).      Discuss any five characteristics of gifted children in Nigeria                                            15 marks

3a).      Discuss any five methods of educating children with intellectual disorder                     10 marks

(b).      Discuss any five characteristics of children with language disorders                               10marks

4a).      What are the categories of children with special needs?

(b).      Highlight any four ways in which ICT is important in the field of Special Education.