• Have a basic knowledge of the key areas of child development, educational theory, and the aetiology of the major types of disabilities
• Have the skills necessary for the identification of specific disabilities and the diagnosis and assessment of individual weaknesses
• Be able to develop competency in a range of teaching skills to suit the needs of the children being taught
• Be able to plan and evaluate individualized intervention programmes for their own area of disability specialization

The ADISE programme begins by introducing student teachers to the psychology of education and then moves on to the nature of special education, the areas of special educational needs, the identification, diagnosis and treatment of these needs and the basic principles and practices of effective teaching and learning. The programme is highly practice-oriented to ensure that what they learn in their classes can be applied to children with special needs under their charge.

12 Months

Each module will be formally assessed by written assignments ( 50% ) and an examination ( 50% ). Students must attend 75% of the classes to qualify for the examination.

For admission to the ADISE programme, candidates should possess either of the following:
• Diploma in Learning disorders Management & Child Psychology offered by College of Allied Educators;
• at least 2 STPM Grade C/2 passes in A-Level;
• Diploma in any discipline or,
• Degree in any discipline.
* Please note that candidates without relevant qualifications or experience may be required to take on additional bridging modules.