Course Aims

There is a fourfold purpose in this course: first, government’s current policies for students with special education needs (SENs) will be examined; second, services provided in educational and counselling contexts to students with SENs will be introduced; third, the assessment, education and treatment policies for the 3-Tier Intervention model will be addressed; and fourth, issues related to working with parents, professionals and para-professionals catering to the needs of students with SENs will be discussed.

1. describe the history and development of education policies in HK for students with SENs;

 

2. describe needs of students with SENs and role of counsellor in working with these students;

 

3. describe the eligibility and appropriate procedure for acquiring SEN services;

 

4. identify the source of assessment and treatment services provided in HK for SEN students;

 

5. demonstrate an understanding of the 3-Tier Intervention model;

 

6. identify suitable counselling strategies and/or principles to work with SEN students in school context;

 

7. design individualized counselling plans for SEN students; and

 

8. design strategies to work with parents and other professionals and para-professionals in schools.