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Module On Models of Disability

This module on Models of Disability for the Bachelor of Special Needs Education course introduces various models that shape attitudes, policies, and interventions for individuals with disabilities. Students will learn to define, compare, and evaluate these models, including the Medical, Social, Biopsychosocial, Human Rights, and Charity models, and their implications for inclusive education. The module emphasizes the importance of understanding these models to foster a more inclusive society and includes activities such as case study analysis and group discussions.

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Module On Models of Disability

This module on Models of Disability for the Bachelor of Special Needs Education course introduces various models that shape attitudes, policies, and interventions for individuals with disabilities. Students will learn to define, compare, and evaluate these models, including the Medical, Social, Biopsychosocial, Human Rights, and Charity models, and their implications for inclusive education. The module emphasizes the importance of understanding these models to foster a more inclusive society and includes activities such as case study analysis and group discussions.

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Module: Models of Disability

Course: Bachelor of Special Needs Education (BSNED)


Subject: Introduction to Special and Inclusive Education
Topic: Models of Disability
Duration: Self-paced

MODELS OF DISABILITY
This module introduces students to different models of disability, which help shape policies,
interventions, and attitudes toward individuals with disabilities. Understanding these models is
essential in developing an inclusive and equitable society.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
1. Define and explain the different models of disability.
2. Compare and contrast the various models.
3. Identify how each model influences education and policy.
4. Reflect on the implications of these models in promoting inclusive education.
5. Evaluate each model of disability.

Lesson Content
1. Medical Model of Disability
 Views disability as a medical condition that needs to be treated or cured.
 Focuses on physical, sensory, or cognitive impairments.
 Common interventions: surgeries, therapies, medication.
 Criticism: It does not consider social and environmental factors.
2. Social Model of Disability
 Views disability as a result of societal barriers rather than an individual’s impairment.
 Emphasizes accessibility, inclusion, and removing obstacles.
 Common interventions: policy changes, inclusive education, assistive technology.
 Criticism: May overlook medical and personal aspects of disability.
3. Biopsychosocial Model of Disability
 Integrates both medical and social perspectives.
 Recognizes biological, psychological, and social factors in disability.
 Common interventions: holistic approaches that combine medical treatment with social
accommodations.
 Criticism: Can be complex to implement effectively.
4. Human Rights Model of Disability
 Based on the principles of dignity, respect, and equality.
 Aligns with global frameworks like the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
(UNCRPD).
 Common interventions: advocacy, anti-discrimination laws, inclusive policies.
 Criticism: Requires strong legal enforcement to be effective.
5. Charity Model of Disability
 Views individuals with disabilities as needing charity or pity.
 Promotes fundraising and social assistance programs.
 Criticism: Can reinforce dependency and fail to empower individuals.

Activities and Discussions


1. Case Study Analysis: Read a real-life story of a person with a disability and analyze how
different models of disability apply to their experiences.
2. Group Discussion: Which model of disability do you think is the most effective in promoting
inclusive education? Why?
3. Reflection Exercise: Write a short essay on how these models influence your perspective on
disability.
Resources and Readings
 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
 World Health Organization (WHO) perspectives on disability
 Articles on disability models and inclusive education

Conclusion
Understanding the different models of disability helps educators and policymakers create a more
inclusive society. By applying these models appropriately, we can support individuals with disabilities
more effectively.
Discussion Question:
 How do these models influence the way society perceives and supports individuals with
disabilities?
Assignment:
 Research a specific disability policy in your country and identify which model of disability it
follows. Write your findings on a sheet of paper.

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