Master of Education in Inclusive Education

Duration:
18 Months

Mode of Study:
Full-Time

Programme Coordinator:
Ms Karma Lhamo

Programme Overview

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Inclusive Education programme aims to develop knowledgeable, reflective, compassionate, and competent professionals who can enhance access, participation, and the quality of education for learners with disabilities and diverse learning needs. The programme provides a comprehensive understanding of inclusive and special education, covering relevant theories, pedagogies, educational policies, contemporary issues, accessible technologies, and learner-centred approaches within historical, cultural, social, and political contexts. Through practical immersion in inclusive and special education settings, school and community engagement, and research-based learning, students develop the skills to design and adapt learning programmes, implement evidence-based teaching strategies, and provide appropriate support services. The programme also nurtures empathy, acceptance, and respect for learner diversity, preparing graduates to promote inclusive educational practices, address barriers to learning, and contribute to the advancement of inclusive and special education in Bhutan and beyond.

Learning Outcomes & Skills

  1. Classify various types of disabilities
  2. Formulate intervention programmes according to the barriers identified for learners’ academic learning and social development
  3. Adapt curriculum to the learning requirements of students with special educational needs (SEN)
  4. Analyse the important dimensions of inclusive culture, policy and practice as enshrined in the Standards for Inclusive Education in Bhutan
  5. Critique national policies and practices in inclusive education with those in other education system
  6. Debate the key philosophical positions of inclusive education from the perspective of different schools of thought
  7. Practise knowledge and skills of inclusive education to foster learning environments that recognise differences and value diversity
  8. Conduct educational research in the field of inclusive and special education in socio-cultural context of Bhutan to improve practice

Who the Programme Is For

This programme is primarily for in-service teachers from the Special Education Needs (SEN) and Inclusive Schools in Bhutan, and also open to those who have interest to take the programme as self-finance candidates.

Curriculum Structure

Year I ( Semester I )

Modules
  • ISM501: Policies, Perspectives and Practices in Inclusive Education
  • CUR506: Inclusive Curriculum and Assessment
  • PSY505: Understanding Learners and Learning
  • EDT504: Digital Pedagogy

Year I ( Semester II )

Modules
  • ISA502: Supporting Learners with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties
  • ISA504: Understanding and Teaching Gifted Children
  • ISA506: Applied Behaviour Analysis
  • ISA507: Supporting Learners with Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities

Year II ( Semester I )

Modules
  • RES604: Research Methods in Education
  • ISM602: Management of Inclusive and Special Education Programmes
  • ISA607: Visual Impairment, Hearing Impairment and Physical Disabilities
  • ISA608: Supporting Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Year II ( Semester II )

Modules
  • RES605: Case Study Project
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