Special Education
Department of Special Education
Faculty of Education
Established at the University of Karachi in 1988, offering regular studies in Special Education at graduate and postgraduate level for students who intend to serve the special-needs community, preparing Special Education and Rehabilitation experts.
Our Focus
Practical, Field-Based Teaching
Practical Teaching
Students teach children with special needs during their studies.
Field Visits
On-the-spot observation of special children in classrooms.
Audio-Visual Training
Dedicated Audio Visual Room and equipped seminar library.
The teaching faculty includes trained and experienced PhD-holding teachers, with instruction focused on developing independent and analytical thinking. Lecture methods emphasize classroom discussion and feedback, effective use of audio-visual aids, and a regular program of extension lectures from resource persons.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates enter a variety of educational, vocational and rehabilitation fields as speech pathologists, audiologists, and teachers in special education centres for mental retardation, physical handicap, hearing impairment, visual impairment and learning disability — in schools, hospitals, institutes and rehabilitation centres.
- Established 1988, one of the University's dedicated special-needs programs.
- Practical teaching exposure at Special Schools built into the curriculum.
- Well-stocked seminar library and Audio Visual Room.
Introduction
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Chairperson: Dr. Humera Aziz (Assoc. Prof.)
The department of Special Education was established in the University of Karachi in 1988. The University of Karachi offers a regular program of studies in Special Education at the graduate as well as the post graduate level for students who intend to serve the Special need Community. During course of studies students are prepared to be Special Education and Rehabilitation experts.
The teaching faculty includes trained and experienced teachers with Ph.D. degrees in the discipline. The teaching in the Department is focused on developing independent and analytical thinking abilities in the student. The program is designed to provide students with opportunities to actually teach children with special needs during the course of studies, so that they can get practical experience along with their academic learning.
Teaching and Assessment
Lecture method with emphasis on classroom discussion and feedback including effective use of audio-visual aids, provision of expertise through resource persons and a regular program of extension lectures are part of formal teaching methodology. Field visits for on the spot observation of special children, particularly, in the classroom children are also arranged.
Career Opportunities
Students of the Department of Special Education continue to enter a variety of educational, vocational and rehabilitation fields. Many are speech pathologists, audiologists, and teachers in different special education centers for mental retardation, physical handicap, hearing impairment, visual impairment, and learning disability. The graduates of the department get jobs in schools, hospitals, institutes, rehabilitation centers, directly or indirectly serving special need children.
Facilities
The Department has lecture and seminar rooms. Audio Visual Room, as well as a well stocked seminar library with most recent books. The department has equipment, which provides practical work facilities to students as well as provide exposure of practical teaching at Special Schools.
Faculty
| Full Name | Qualification | Designation | H.E.C. Approved Supervisor | Area of Specialization |
| Prof. Dr. Shagufta Shahzadi |
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| Dr. Nasir Salman Profile |
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| Dr. Humera Aziz |
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Associate Professor |
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| Dr. Afshan Rahat |
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Assistant Professor |
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| Dr. Saira Saleem |
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Assistant Professor |
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| Dr. Shaista Naz |
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Assistant Professor (T) |
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| Ms. Saba Suleman |
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Lecturer |
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Office Staff:
- Mr. Khalid Rehmat
- Mr. Munir Ahmed
- Mr. Humayun Rashid Khan
- Mr. Riaz Uddin
- Mr. Faisal Gilani
Programs
Degree Programs Available
Morning Program
- B.S. (4 Year)
- B.S3rd (2 Year)
- M.Phil.
- Ph.D.
Evening Program
- B.S. (4 Year)
- B.S3rd (2 Year)
- B.S Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (ASP) (4 Year)
- B.S 3rd Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (ASP) (2 Year
Teaching Practice
The Department of Special Education, University of Karachi was established with a vision to develop human resources in the form of highly skilled teachers for persons with special need. To achieve this vision we are providing an effective course of study and training for intended teachers in special education. The student teachers are placed for internship program in all disabilities in different Special Education Schools of Karachi with the following objectives:
- To observe teaching at different levels i.e., Pre-primary, Primary and Secondary level.
- To assess the students with special needs.
- To deliver lessons with the assistance of cooperative teachers in respective schools.
Community Rehabilitation
For this purpose, we provide assessment program planning and referral services like speech therapy, audiometery, home based programs etc in all disabilities.
Objectives
- To promote quality educational services and programs for persons with special needs.
- To advocate for the needs of children and youth with special needs and their families.
- To encourage research and professional growth as vehicles for better understanding of emotional or behavioral & other disorders.
- To disseminate relevant and timely information through professional meetings, training programs, publications, and other media.
- To provide professional support for persons who are involved with and serve children and youth with special needs.
- To engage in efforts to reduce racial, cultural and gender over-representation among children and youth with special needs.
- To promote awareness and advocacy for children and youth with special needs from diverse backgrounds that foster collaborative relationships among families and professionals.
Publications
Available Journals
Pakistan Journal of Special Education
- Department of Special Education has been publishing its Annual Research Journal “Pakistan Journal of Special Education” which is recognized by H.E.C. and is a very standard Journal in the field of Special Education. Department is publishing this Journal since 1998 regularly and it is a Peer Reviewed Journal. Its editorial board has Experts from within and outside the country.
- “SCHEMA”, Published by the Forum of Humanities and Social Sciences Research Scholars
- “Journal of Social Science & Humanities”, Published by the Faculty of Arts, University of Karachi.
- Reflexion Journal 2007
- Special Education Department Journal 2007
- Special Education Department Journal 2008
- Special Education Department Journal 2009
- Special Education Department Journal 2010
- Special World
Report Publications
Over a number of years, several reports have been published by the department faculty members which shed lights on the various aspects of special education and special people.
- Portage Activities in Pakistan
- Directory of Facilities and Services for Persons with Disability on Pakistan
- Rapid Epidemological Assessment of Childhood
Seminars
2011
- One day Seminar on “Articulation Disorder”, conducted by Prof. Dr. Shahida Sajjad on October 8, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Speech Disorder”, conducted by Ms. Nadia Minhas on October 1, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Assessment Procedure”, conducted by Ms. Sajida Perveen on October 1, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Parental Reaction of A Special Child and Role of Counselor”, conducted by Ms. Shazia Shahzadi on August 18, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Frustration/Conflict and Defence Mechanism and Treatment of Frustration”, conducted by Ms. Shazia Shahzadi on August 17, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Braille (Urdu)”, conducted by Ms. Marina Nisar on August 12, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Audiology, Audiometry, and Structure of Ear”, conducted by Mr. Ghulam Ali Naqvi on August 6, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Pure Tone Audiometry and how to plot a graph of Air and Bone Conduction”, conducted by Mr.S yed Sajid Yaqoob on August 6, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Sign Language (Communication)”, conducted by Ms. Marina Nisar on August 5, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Occupational Therapy, General View”, conducted by Ms. Asia Naz on July 30, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Braille (English)”, conducted by Ms. Marina Nisar on July 29, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Speech Disorder Evaluation”, conducted by Ms. Shazia Shahzadi on July 27, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Psychology, General View, Counseling”, conducted by Ms. Nosheen Ayub on July 23, 2011.
- One day Seminar on “Basic Sign Language”, conducted by Ms. Marina Nisar on July 22, 2011.
2010
- One day “Open House”, organized by the Department from Arial 12 to April 23, 2010.
- One week workshop on “Lesson Planning of Physically Handicapped”, organized by Humerra Aziz in 2010.
- One weak workshop on “Lesson Planning of Mental Retardation”, organized by Farhat Khanum in 2010.
- One week workshop on “Lesson Planning of Visual Handicapped”, organized by Saira Saleem in 2010.
- One week workshop on “Lesson Planning of Hearing Impaired Children”, organized by Afshan Rahat in 2010
- One week workshop on “Lesson Planning of Learning Disability”, organized by Dr. Anjum Bano Kazimi in 2010
2009
- One day Seminar on “Awareness about Health Issues in Youth”, organized by Dr. Anjum Bano Kazimi in 2009.
- One week workshop on “Low Vision”, organized by Saira Saleem, lecture delivered by Dr. Akif Rehman in 2009.
- One day seminar on “Future Opportunities of Special Educator”, lecture delivered by Aftab Alam form Canada in 2009.
2008
- 2nd National Conference on “International Day of Disabled”, by the Department of Special Education, University of Karachi, on December 3, 2008.
- One day seminar on “Human Structure and Human Brain”, held on February 7, 2008 by Dr. Yasmeen.
- One day seminar on “common Birth Defects and Genetics”, held on February 14, 2008 by Ms. Fatima Nadeem and Ms. Khadija Waheed.
- One day Seminar on “How to Creat an Activity for a Disabled Children”, held on February 21, 2008 by Ms. Yasmeen Muhammad and Ms. Seema Ghori.
- Seminar on “Report Writing”, held on March 13, 2008 by Mrs. Ayesha Hamdani from Institute of Clinical Psychology.
- Seminar on “Anatomy and Physiology of Eye”, held on March 13, 2008 by Dr. Akif Rehman from Optical Palace and Ms. Seema Ghori.
- One day Seminar on “For Developing Awarness about Disability; Why Some People are Special”, held on March 28, 2008 at Arts Auditorium, University of Karachi organized by Dr. Anjum Bano Kazimi.
- One day seminar on the occasion of “World Autism Awareness Day”, held on April 2, 2008, conducted by Dr. Nasir Sulman.
2007
- Two days workshop on “Anatomy and Physiology of Eye”, lecture delivered by Dr. Akif Rehman on Jan 25 and Feb 01, 2007
- One day workshop on “Problems of Behind people”, lecture delivered by Shahid Memon (Pakistan Association of Behind) on Jan 18, 2007.
- One day Seminar on “Ordinary Style of teaching in special education”, by Shehzad Oamer from (New Century Education School Support Centre) on Feb 15, 2007.
- “Day for Special Children”, held on May 5, 2007.
- Seminar on “Ordinary Teaching Methods for Special Children”, held on January 11, 2007 by Mr. Shahzad Qamar C/o Yasmeen Muhammad, Head Training & Support Based Education System.
- Seminar on “Montessori Teaching Method Used for Special Education”, held on January 18, 2007, by Yasmeen Muhammad, Montessori Teachers.
- Seminar on “Braille Introduction” held on January 19, 2007 by Mr. Shahid Ahmed Memon Chairman, Pakistan Disabled Foundation.
- Seminar on “Anatomy & Phsiology of the Eye”, held on January 26, 2007 by Dr. Akif Rehman, Look & Listen Centre.
- Seminar on “Inclusive Education”, held on February 8, 2007 by Dr. Kauser Waqar, Institute of Educational Development (Aga Khan) by.
- Seminar on “Muscular Dystrophy”, held on February 12, 2007 by Nooruddin, Disabled Activist.
- Seminar on “Body Measurement”, held on February 15, 2007 by Prof. Dr. Syed Arif Kamal, Department of Mathematics.
- Seminar on “Cerebral Palsy”, held on March 15, 2007 by Mrs. Zareena Fazal, Administrator of Al Imran Rehabilitation Centre.
- Seminar on “Meeting for Inclusive Education”, held on March 22, 2007 by Shabbir Nawaz, NISE.
- Seminar on “Audio logy & Audiometry & Hearing Aids”, by Mr. Aamir Rehman, Hearing Care Center Ibn-e-Sina Hospital Complex.
- 15 Days “Braill Workshop”, held on March 15 to 30, 2007 by on Mr. Javed Jaffery.
- Seminar on “Mental Retardation”, held on April 3, 2007 by Zafar Iqbal.
- Seminar on “Hyperlexia A Positive Look towards Asperser’s Syndrome”, held on April 5, 2007 by Qazi Fazi Azeem.
2006
- One day seminar on “How to assess Children with Physical Handicapped”, Lecture delivered by Ms. Sammina Almas on February 2, 2006.
- One day seminar on “How to assess Children with Visual Handicapped”, lecture delivered by Mr. Shahid Memon. On February 9, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “How to Assess Children with Hearing Impairment”, Lecture delivered by Ms. Amir Rehman on February 2, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “How to Assess Children with Learning Disability”, held on February 16, 2006 lecture delivered by Ms. Bushra.
- One day seminar on “How to Assess Children with Mental Retardation”, lecture delivered by Mrs. Aysha held on February 23, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “How to Write Master’s Thesis”, conducted by Dr. Nasir Sulman held on August 27, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “Sign Language”, conducted by Ms. Khadija Waheed held on July 24, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “Special Pathology”, conducted by Mrs. Seema Ghauri held on July 25, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “Early Childhood Education”, delivered by Seema Ghauri held on July 28, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “I E P (Individual Education. Program)” by Mrs. Humera held on July 26, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “Autism”, by Mrs. Anwer held on July 27, 2006.
- One day Seminar on “Inclusive Education” by Ms. Khadija Waheed held on July 28, 2006.
- “Independence Day” on August 14th in department of special Education 2006.
- “International Disabled Day” on December 21, 2006 in collaboration with McDonald in the department.
- “Eid Millan Party”, in the department in the month of November 2006.
- Celebrated “Safety Day”, Held on October 15, 2006.
- Mr. Shabbir Nawaz. (Principal Shah Faisal Centre HIC Islamabad) visited the department in 2006.
Contact
For further information please contact:
DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Direct Ph: 99261085
University Ph: 99261300-7 Ext: 2212
E-mail: specialeducation@uok.edu.pk
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