Mashav launches an International course on : ''Early childhood Education for children with special needs''.
Ways to help close gaps and achieve greater equality in education are being sought worldwide. Educational facilities are increasingly offering a range of services that include special education within the general framework. Integration of children with special needs into the general education environment is known to reduce social stigmas and increase academic achievements for many children with special needs.
In this course, we refer specifically to children under the age of 6 with special needs. We discuss the different frameworks available and what is most appropriate for the child: integration and inclusion in regular kindergartens or attention to special education. The issue of integration and inclusion in regular educational frameworks is debated in all countries, as much because of its advantages as because of its disadvantages.
The Israeli population consists of families from many different countries whose cultural norms and values regarding childcare are varied. To answer the pluralism that exists in Israel, a wide range of programs and projects have been created that provide valuable material for analysis and comparison for children with special needs. Israel encourages and supports ongoing research in education for children with special needs and has created a range of services to answer these children's needs.
In this intensive 3 week workshop, participants experience multi-purpose programs, learn about different educational frameworks and visit different programs and projects aimed at supporting children with special needs and their families.
Participants will learn about techniques and skills used in educational facilities for children with special needs including cognitive, physical, emotional and developmental needs. Participants will also see the situation from different angles so they can create opportunities to improve the situation in their own settings and create an inclusive learning environment for all children, including those with special needs.
OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAM OF STUDIES
Through introductory lectures, professional study visits, observations, workshops, and discussions of applicability to local realities, participants will have:
- Discussed who is a child with special needs, the educator's role in detection and care of children with special needs and the dilemmas and challenges that are presented within educational frameworks for children with special needs
- Been introduced to special education and services provided to children with special needs
- Analyzed the role of the educator in the process of prevention, detection and treatment
- Participated in an exchange between professionals worldwide and in Israel on the issue of children under 6 who have special needs.
- Gained awareness of the interaction between teachers, principals, supervisors, paraprofessionals, parents and children within frameworks of special education
- Acquired new experiences and knowledge of organizational and methodological approaches in educational frameworks for children with special needs
- Been introduced to available resources for teachers in special education
- Visited and observed a variety of kindergartens, primary schools, pre-service and in-service teacher training facilities for children with special needs
- Discussed support systems for teachers
- Discussed supervising, monitoring and evaluating educational programs and training programs for children with special needs
- Been provided with material that leads to reflection on topics such as diversity, differences, inclusion and exclusion
- Written and presented a project proposal to be implemented in their own settings
Application
Application Requirements
This training is open to men and women in the field of education, psychology, social work and therapy, working in the ministries of education, teacher training colleges, non-governmental organizations and educational facilities, with at least 3 years of experience. Professionals should have knowledge and experience in the field of special education for children with special needs.
A full command of English is required.
Application forms
Completed application forms, including the medical form, should be sent to the relevant Israeli mission in the respective country, no later than September 1, 2017.
One additional copy of the application must be sent to:
General Information
Arrival and Departure
Arrival date: 19.11
Opening date: 20.11
Closing date: 07.12
Departure date: 08.12
Participants must arrive at the training center on the arrival date, and leave on the departure date. Early arrivals/late departures if required, must be arranged by the participants themselves, directly with the center, and must be paid for by the participant him/herself.
Location and Accommodation
MASHAV awards a limited number of scholarships. The scholarship covers the cost of the training program including lectures and field visits, full board accommodation in double rooms (two participants per room), health insurance (see below) and transfers to and from the airport. Airfares and daily allowance are not included in the scholarship.
Health Services
Medical insurance covers medical services and hospitalization in case of emergency. It does not cover the treatment of chronic or serious diseases, specific medications taken by the participant on a regular basis, dental care and eyeglasses. Health authorities recommend that visitors to Israel make sure they have been inoculated against tetanus in the last ten years. Subject to the full binding policy conditions. Participants are responsible for all other expenses.
The course will be held at The Golda Meir Mashav "Carmel" International Training Center, situated in Haifa. Participants will be accommodated at MCTC in double rooms (two participants per room).
Last date for Applications: the lastest date to submit applications is 1st september 2017.