Within the frame of CISI project, the following academic courses have been developed:

Education of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Learners– The aim of the course is to provide students with in-depth and systematic knowledge about the developmental and learning characteristics of deaf and hard of hearing students and modern theoretical approaches and evidence-based practice models of education deaf and hard of hearing learners; to equip students with practical skills necessary for the assessment of educational needs and for effective educational support of deaf and hard of hearing learners. An important aim of the course is to develop right attitudes and expectations in students towards deaf and hard of hearing learners.

For more information, apply to:
Mrs. Maia Tsuladze maia.tsuladze@tsu.ge

Teaching methodology and developmental features for the visually impaired - The main aim of the course is to provide the student with the knowledge necessary for professional activities about the basic aspects of teaching people with visual impairments, theoretical foundations, modern educational approaches and practical work strategies; Develop skills to apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

For more information, apply to:
Ms.Mariam Mikiashvili mariam.miki@gmail.com;
Ms. Ana Mikiashvili ana.miqiashvili@tsu.ge;
Dr. Marine Gurgenidze m.gurgenidze@bsu.edu.ge;
Dr. Nani Mamuladze n.mamuladze@bsu.edu.ge
Ms. Tsira Kapanadze tsira.kapanadze@bsu.edu.ge

Methodology of Teaching Children with Learning Disabilities – The main aim of the course is to study the etiology, types, characteristics, ways of prevention of learning disabilities, the main features and principles of education of students with learning disabilities; Develop the student's ability to use a variety of teaching and classroom management strategies to adapt to students with learning disabilities.

For more information, apply to:
Dr. Nato Kobuladze nato.kobuladze@atsu.edu.ge
Dr. Marekhi Nikoladze Marekhi.nikoladze@atsu.edu.ge
Dr. Nino Nakhutsrishvili n.nakhutsrishvili@gmail.com
Ms. Mariam Metreveli metrmari02@gmail.com
Dr. Madona Mikeladze madona.mikeladze@bsu.edu.ge

Teaching Methodology for Students with Language, Speech and Communication Disorders – The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge about development mechanisms of language, speech and communication skills, language, speech, communication disorders and their characteristics, evaluation methods of students with language, speech and communication disorders; teaching methodology for students with language, speech and communication disorders and adaptation of national curriculum or Developing individual learning plans for students with language, speech and communication disorders.

For more information, apply to:
MS. Marika Arevadze Marika.arevadze@gmail.com
Ms.Maka Kotchauri, ir.specen@tesau.edu.ge
Dr. Shorena Dzamukashvili shorena.dzamukashvili@tesau.edu.ge
Ms. Tamta Demetradze, tamta.demetradze@atsu.ge;

The methodology of teaching students with intellectual disabilities – The aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge on: Key factors affecting the child ’s development an learning; Key principles of education of students with intelectual disabilities; Types, characteristi cs, etymology and prevention of intellectual disability;Adaption of the National Study Plan and its implementation in practical work.

For more information, apply to:
Dr. Ia Aptarashvili ia.aptarashvili@tsu.ge
Dr. Nino Modebadze ninomode@yahoo.com
Dr. Iagori Balanchivadze Iagor.balanchivadze@atsu.edu.ge
Dr. Ketevan Devadze keti.devadze@bsu.edu.ge

Teaching students with emotional and behavioral disorders - The main aim of the course is to provide students with the knowledge on Manifestation, characteristics and causal factors of emotional and behavioral disorders in children/ schoolchildren; Screening and evaluating methods of children with emotional and behavioral disorders. Different teaching and classroom management strategies for adaptation of the students with EBD at the school. Strategies to support the development of academic skills of students with emotional and behavioral disorders. Procedures for developing and implementing supportive Individualized Education Plans (IEP) for students with EBD.

For more information, apply to:
Dr.Irine Zhvania irine.zhvania@tsu.ge
Dr.Tamar Abashidze tamar.abashidze@tsu.ge
Dr.Marine Gurgenidze marine.gurgenidze@bsu.edu.ge
Dr.Nino Mikeladze n.mikeladze@bsu.edu.ge

Working with students with autism spectrum disorder at school - The aim of the course is to provide students with knowledge about the causes and symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders, specific social-communication skills development and learning strategies; To develop communication skills with a student with autism, his functional, adaptive, communication and life skills. To develop the skills of using teaching learning strategies in educational environment; To develop skills of giving recommendations to the parents/ legal representatives related to learning and behavior management strategies

For more information, apply to:
Dr.Tamar Gagoshidze tamar.gagoshidze@tsu.ge
Dr.Nana Makaradze nmakaradze@bsu.edu.ge
Dr.Marine Gurgenidze marine.gurgenidze@bsu.edu.ge
Dr.Nino Mikeladze - n.mikeladze@bsu.edu.ge

Foundation for Special and Inclusive Education - The main aim of the course is to provide students with a basic knowledge in inclusive education - its main principles, approaches and practices. The course also aims to increase students ’ sensitivity towards persons with “different ” capacity and needs encourage development of those values that encouraging social inclusion of persons with special needs and appreciate inclusive education vs segregated education.

For more information, apply to:
Mzia Tsereteli Mzia. Tsereteli@tsu.ge
Tamar Makharadze tamar.makharadze@tsu.ge
Ms. Lika Kiladze lika_kiladze@edec.ge

Practice of inclusive education - The main of the course is to study theory and practice of inclusive education - guiding principles, development and monitoring of inclusive education in Georgia; Get knowledge and skills for Identification and assessment the educational needs of the students with SEN, to develop and integ rate an individual educational plan and support to integrate the student in the learning process, to organize cooperation with colleagues and parents; Get knowledge and skills to use universal teaching design and adapt learning materials in the teaching and intervention process. Get knowledge and skills to manage the classroom and create a supportive environment based on supporting each student's positive behavior

For more information, apply to:
Tamar Isakadze tamarisakadze@gmail.com
Ekaterine Dgebuadze edgebuadze@mes.gov.ge

Challenges of Inclusion in the society – Study course aims at introducing students to core values, principles and fundamentals of inclusive society and diversity different theoretical frameworks, models and international human rights principles. Study course will give students a general overview of main challenges for people with disabilities in the society, contemporary approaches to the disability issues and problem-solving.

For more information, apply to:
Mr. Giorgi Akhmeteli akhmetelig@gmail.com
Ms.Sopiko Shubitidze sopo.shubitidze@gmail.com
Ms. Sopiko Abashidze abashidzesopho@gmail.com