B.Ed. (Learning Disability) (LD) Psycho Social and Family Issues Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Introduction

• This course gives an overview of psychosocial domains, stages, characteristics and manifestations of psychosocial behaviours at home and in community settings. It also deals with family dynamics and parenting styles and parent empowerment. It also lays stress on the importance of stress management, family counselling and social and emotional wellbeing.

Objectives

After completing the course the learners will be able to:

• Explain the concept of psycho-social issues
• Reflect on various dimensions of Psycho-social issues among children with learning disabilities
• Understand various Family issues of children with LD
• Learn the importance of intervening strategies and ways of handling issues
• Discuss the concept of networking and liaisoning with the parents ,community, family, school and NGO’s

Module 1: Overview of Psycho social domains

• 1.1 Psychosocial domains- Meaning and components- cognitive, affective, social
• 1.2 Stages of Psychosocial development
• 1.3 Psycho-social characteristics of children with LD
• 1.4 Manifestations of psychosocial behaviour at home, school and society
• 1.5 Causative factors – self and others

Module 2: Family Dynamics

• 2.1 Family structure and its functioning
• 2.2 Parenting styles and home environment
• 2.3 Needs and concerns of family
• 2.4 Needs and concerns of child with LD
• 2.5 Empowering Parents- Resource management, legal provisions

Module 3: Adolescence and Young Adulthood Issues

• 3.1 Physiological Changes: Implication in Emotional and Social Development
• 3.2 Interpersonal relationship: Siblings, Extended family, Peers
• 3.3 Employment, Sexuality, Marriage
• 3.4 Ethical Issues
• 3.5 Challenges and Implications

Module 4: Nurturing Social Emotional wellbeing

• 4.1 Strategies for developing positive self-concept
• 4.2 Social skill training
• 4.3 Stress management
• 4.4 Personal counselling
• 4.5 Family counselling

Module 5: Networking and Liaising for Psycho-social wellbeing

• 5.1 With school mates, colleagues
• 5.2 With parents
• 5.3 With school , work authorities
• 5.4 With professionals
• 5.5 With community members

Transaction

• This paper should be taught through review of research papers, seminars, discussions, debates, presentations, field trips, youtubes and movies to understanding of the issues at hand.

Hands on experience for notional hours (any two). 30 hrs 10 marks

• 1 Observe and identify psycho-social problems of any LD student of the class during school internship programme. Give description along with intervention performed.
• 2 Design a Scrap book on news related to psycho-social and adult issues among perons with LD. Analyse them and present a report with detailed write-up.
• 3 Collect and compile articles from various sources and present in class for critical analysis and understanding.
• 4 Make a poster for siblings and peers on socilaization with Students with LD
• 5 Make a leaflet on Psycho-social characteristics of children with LD

Essential Readings

• Hurlock, E B 2002. Developmental Psychology, Tata Mc Graw –Hill, New Delhi.

Desirable Readings

• Goldstein,S; Naglieri, J, A.,. &DeVries, M. (2011): Learning and Attention Disorders in Adolescence and Adulthood: Assessment and Treatment
• Gunton , S(2007) : Learning Disabilities (Social Issues Firsthand)
• Hales G. .(2003). Beyond Disability towards an Enabling society.
• Kelly, K& others (2006) : You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!: The Classic Self- Help Book for Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder
• Paley, S. (2012). Promoting positive behaviour when supporting people with a learning disability and people with autism. Los Angeles. Sage,
• Reid , R & Lienemann, T, O :Strategy Instruction for Students with Learning Disabilities, Second Edition (What Works for Special-Needs Learners)