Department of Special Education, Juhu Photo Gallery
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC,
Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
Reaccredited by NAAC, Awarded ‘A+’ Grade
In its endeavor to produce trained professionals SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai established the Department of Special Education in 1977, which later (1997) became the Centre of Special Education. The first of its kind to offer Special Education Training at degree level to women graduates to teach and manage children with various exceptionalities. All children can reach their optimum potential if given the opportunity, required resources and a skilled teacher. Special Education aims to meet the needs of children with disabilities. Today, the Centre of Special Education, besides conducting training programs that are disability specific, also conducts several short term projects/programmes that are geared towards developing professionals for Inclusive Education.
Ph.D, Teacher Training at Post Graduate and Graduate level.
Innovative ways of Curriculum Transaction
Experimental schools to enable transfer of theory into practicum for the trainees- ‘Arushi- The Learning Centre’ & ‘CARE’ ( Compensatory And Remidial Education)
Collaboration with other institutes
Outreach programmes to spread awareness about rehabilitation of persons with disabilities. Train parents, siblings and personnels.
Skill training workshops for trainees
Children from various parts of Mumbai and India are referred for Psychoeducational assessment
Hundred percent campus placement
Consultancy Services, Short Courses, Professional Development Programs, Seminars & Workshops in:
Disabilities Studies & Special / Inclusive Education / Gender Studies
Curriculum/Instructional Modifications/Adaptations & Evaluation
Assessment, Program Planning & Implementation
Staff Training & Professional Development
Parent Education & Advocacy
Capacity Building & Personnel Training in the Education of Students with Special Needs
Teacher Training
Conducting outreach programs
Development of Innovative practices and research
Nurturing, Enabling and Empowering People with Disabilities
Develop Department of Special Education into a Centre of Advanced Studies
Maintain high standards and professional ethics
Develop community partnerships
Work towards development of an egalitarian society
Acquire excellence in special needs education:
Prepare teachers with current knowledge and skills
Develop innovative teaching practices and quality research
Conduct outreach programmes
DSE SYMPHONY Newsletter of the Department, September 2018
Bhan S. (2018) Ed. “A Guide to Write A Good Lesson Plan: An Anthology for Perspective Teachers”, Published by S R Publishing House, Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-82884-83-5
Bhan S. (2018) Inclusion: A constructivist Approach, Chapter in the book titled, Psychological and sociological perspectives in diversity and inclusion, Pub. Kanishka Publishers, ISBN 978-81-8457-841-6
Bhan S. (2017) Inclusion: Rhetoric or a Reality, publisher; Lambert Academic Publishing, Germany, ISBN 978-3-330-07323-4
Mete J., Kaur. G., & Bhan S. (2016) Inclusive Education, Ed. publisher; A.P.H Publishing corporation, N. Delhi, ISBN 978-93-85876-68-4
Bhan S. (2016-2017) Modules on Visual Impairment, for Diploma in Special Education, Mauritius Institute of Education
Bhan S. (2016) E-content for UGC on ‘Tools of functional assessment of vision and skills’, ‘Neo-natal Development-Screening the newborn- APGAR Score Reflexes & Responses’, and ‘Identification and Assessment of Visual Impairment and Interpretation of clinical assessment of vision’
Bhan S. (2015) Identification and Assessment of Visual Impairment, Chapter in, Visual Disability, A Resource Book for Teachers, publishers; National Institute for Visually Handicapped, Dehradun. ISBN 978-81-932128-0-6.
Bhan S. (2014) Understanding Learners, A Handbook for Teachers, publishers; Prasad Publications, N. Delhi, ISBN 978-93-84764-01-2
Verma P. (2014) Self Learning Material for B.Ed. In Special Education, YCMOU.
Panshikar, A. & Imam, N. (2012) Teacher Education for Inclusive Education, Conference Proceeding, UGC sponsored National Conference ‘Inclusion: A step away’, Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University
Bhan S. (2011) Visual Impairment and Cognitive development, Chapter in Handbook for Visual Impairment, published by AICB (All India Confederation of Blind), N. Delhi, India
Bhan S. & Swarup S. (2010) Functional Skill Inventory for the Blind Published by National Association for Blind, India
Verma P. (2010) Prepared M.Ed. in Learning Disability course material for Indira Gandhi National Open University and Rehabilitation council of India, New Delhi.
Bhan S. (2008) Teaching the mentally retarded, Chapter in First Year Book on Mental Retardation. Published by Thakur Hariprasad institute of research and rehabilitation of the mentally handicapped, Hyderabad, India, p. 81-88
Mehta, D.H. & Panshikar, A. (2007) Adhyayan Akshamata Nidan Chachani , Department of Special Education, SNDT Women’s University, Mumbai.
Lal R. &Sharma M. (2002) Understanding Mental Retardation, Published by Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s university, Mumbai
Verma P. & Dalvi S. (2002) Understanding Learning Disabilities Published by Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s university, Mumbai
Bhan S. & Dalvi R. (2002) Understanding Visual Impairment, Published by Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s university, Mumbai
Mehta D. & Iman N. (2002) Understanding Physical Disabilities, Published by Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s university, Mumbai
Lal R. & Lobo S. (2002), Understanding Autism, Published by Centre of Special Education, SNDT Women’s university, Mumbai
Verma P. Tools for L.D. children in the areas of Maths and language conducted by RIE. & N.C.E.R.T. Bhopal under the project DPEP Education for all organized by SNDT Women’s University.
Verma P. Adjustment inventory for 4th and 5th standard normal school children.
Verma P. Translated Madras Development Programming Systems (MDPS) in Marathi and Hindi for Bombay Community Public trust (B.C.P.T.). Mumbai.
Verma P., Panshikar A. & Gupta Y. (2019) Eds. “Be the Difference: Equality and Equity in Education”, Published by S R Publishing House, Delhi, ISBN No. 978-93-82884-94-1
DSE SYMPHONY Newsletter of the Department (Issue 2), April 2019
Bhan S. (2013) Consultant to Sightsavers International for the research titled, “Transition from Primary to Junior High School for Students with Visual Impairment in Gulbarga, Karnataka”.
Verma P.& Bhan S. (2012) Partner with Sagami Women’s University, Dept. Of Education and Child studies, Japan, in the research titled, ’Special needs education/child care related international comparison a survey’
Bhan S, & Swarup S. (2008) A study of Braille writing skills acquisition in early learners with visual impairment using brailler and slate as assistive devices. Project sponsored by Perkins school for the blind, Massachusetts, USA
Mehta, D.H. & Panshikar, A. (2005-07) Development of Learning Disability Detection test in Vernacular languages funded by National Association of Adoptive Families (NAAF)
Swarup S & Verma P. (2005) Preventing school dropouts in regular classroom municipal schools’ funded by Bombay community public trust, Mumbai.
Verma, P. (2000) “Identification and assessment of Learning Difficulties among Polio and cerebral palsy children” at school for the crippled, (SEC) Sai Baba Seva Dham Kamshet District Pune.
Verma, P. (2000) “Education and Management of children with special needs” at Dilasa a unit run by an NGO at Sholapur, housed at SAI Baba Seva Dham, Kamshet, District Pune
Swarup S & Verma P. (2000), Education and Management of Special Children in Municipal Schools, Project funded by BCPT (Bombay Community Public Trust)
Swarup S, Gupta R. & Bhan S, (1998) A comparative study of adopted and non-adopted municipal schools. Project sponsored by Bombay community public trust.
Panshikar A.(2024). Teachers’ Knowledge and Perceptions of Reading Skills Instruction for Foundational Years’ Students
Bhan S.(2024). Accessibility to plus curriculum for students with visual impairment in inclusive schools in India
Bhan S. & Panshikar A.(2022). A Study on Inclusive Education at Tripura, CBM Project
Bhan S. & Panshikar A. (2022). Effect of Universal Design for Learning, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai
DSE collaborated with various colleges, National Institutes, NGOs and Schools for sharing human resources
Jai Vakeel Foundation and Research Centre, Mumbai
St. Xavier’s institute of Education, Mumbai
Tata Institutes for Social Sciences (TISS)
Hashu Advani College of Special Education
Smt. Kapila Khandwala College of Education, Mumbai
National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, Mumbai
Victoria Memorial School for the Blind
Victoria Memorial School-The Learning Centre
Ekansh Trust, Pune
Taraben Masters School, Mumbai
Consortium for Inclusive Education
Leap Ahead Assessment and Learning Centre
Ekansh Trust, Pune
Taraben Masters School
Deepak Foundation and GSFC University, Vadodara
Anjali Morris Foundation and Health Foundation, Pune
Baba Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai
Extensive teacher training is done in different parts of the country in collaboration with National, State and Local Bodies viz:
Prayas Institute for Special Education & Research, Jaipur
Inner Wheel NGO, Mumbai
DEGSN NCERT at Kolkata, Jaipur, New Delhi,
NIEPVD, Shillong
Army School Southern command, Pune
Extensive teacher training is done in different parts of the country through National, State and Local Bodies viz:
Awareness about special education and its scope in city colleges, Mumbai
Aditya Birla World School, Mumbai (training of teachers in UDL)
St Xavier’s Institute of Education, Mumbai (training of teachers in higher education in UDL)
Prayas Institute for Special Education & Research, Jaipur (workshops for teachers in Rajasthan state in teaching CwSN)
DESGN NCERT, Kolkata, Jaipur, New Delhi (workshops for teachers in inclusive pedagogy)
NIEPVD, Dehradun (joint conferences and faculty exchange)
Bethany Society, Shillong (workshops for teachers in inclusive education)
Deepak Foundation, Gujarat (curriculum development and training in inclusive pedagogy for teachers)
Army School Southern command, Pune (workshops for teachers in inclusive pedagogy)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on Structured Literacy by Ms Prerna Dharamdasani (2024)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on Math Instruction In An Inclusive Classroom by Ms Shany Abraham (2024)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on Innovative Pedagogy for Inclusion by Ms Suzzane Rodricks (2024)
Viksit Bharat @ 2047 Mission: Role of Youth in Nation Building by Dr. Ashish Panat (2024)
Alumnae Allegro – Workshop on Empower your Mind: Elevate productivity with Working memory Enhancement by Dr. Shoba Sriram (2024)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on The Myth of Reading Comprehension: Understanding the Science behind it by Ms Branca Teixeira (2023)
Teaching Reading to students with Dyslexia by Dr Johny Daniel (2023)
Webinar on Inclusive Practices to Manage Dyslexia in Schools : Certification & Strategies by Ms Masarrat Khan on occasion of World Dyslexia Awareness Month (2023)
Alumnae Allegro – Workshop on ‘Strategies for problem solving in Mathematics’ Ms Rudri Joshi (2023)
Disha Abhiyan Training initiative by Jai Vakeel foundation and Research Centre (2023)
Workshop on ‘Differentiated Instruction: Application in Inclusive Classrooms by Ms Suzanne Rodricks (2023)
Neuro Activation Training for Neuro Developmental Disorder- Crispiani Method by Dr Elenora Palmieri (2023)
Environment as the third teacher’- Reggio Method by Ms Roisin Casey and Ms Shafaq Mirza (2023)
Workshop on Nearpod- Interactive and Immersive platform by Ms Sonam Chavan (2023)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Art of Teaching’ by Ms Rakhee Chhabria (2023)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Project based and Enquiry Based Learning by Ms Manjushree Patil (2023)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Designing Functional Curriculum through Real World Work’ by Ms Seema Jain (2023)
Workshop on Dance Movement Therapy by Ms Madrika Awasthi (2023)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Language Development and Doodling’ by Ms Geeta Dalal (2022)
Workshop on Drama for Inclusion by Prof. Parasuram Ramamoorthi (2022)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Apps, Robotics & Teaching Learning Material used in Special Education’ by Ms Alisha Lalljee (2022)
Alumnae Allegro- Workshop on ‘Raising Achievement through Creative Thinking’ by Ms Suzanne Rodrics (2022)
Handwriting without tears (2022)
Art Based Therapy by Ms Vanshree Ghate and Ms Betty Abraham (2022)
Voiceskills workshop by Ms Savita Vishwanathan (2022)
Disability awareness workshop by Ms Ritika Sahni (2022)
National Webinar on International and National Policies and Legislative Provisions for Persons with Disabilities (2021)
Technology in Education (2021)
Online Professional Development Master Course on ‘Universal Design For Learning’ by Dr Elizabeth M. Dalton & Dr Susie Gronseth (2021)
National Webinar Series on Conversation around NEP 2020: The Road Map (2020)
Webinar on Irlen Syndrome by Ms Tehnaz Ragi (2020)
Webinar on Accessible Reading by Bookshare & DSE SNDT WU (2020)
Professional Development Buffet for Professionals (2020)
Webinars for Parents Of Children With Special Needs by B.Ed. Special Education ID Year II Trainees (2020)
Drama for Inclusion by Prof. Parasuram Ramamoorthi (2020)
Sandplay Therapy by Ms Vanashree Ghate (2020)
Dance Movement Therapy (DMT) by Dr Aditi Bandhyopadhyay (2020)
Teaching Learning Materials by Ms. Darshana Patwa (2020)
Drama in Education by Ms. Alba Quadros (2019)
Phonemic Awareness and Phonics by Ms. Geeta Dalal (2019)
Creative & Innovative Thinking by Ms. Suzanne Rodricks (2019)
Crispiani Method by Prof. Crispiani (2019)
Short Term Course on Pedagogic Innovations: Challenges and Transformations in Inclusive Higher Education by UGC and SNDT WU sponsored by RUSA (2019)
Inclusive Classroom Strategies: 3 P.L.A.Y Breakthru Approach by Ms. Phoebe Long Mei Wah (2019)
Teaching Learning Material (TLM) by Ms. Arti Ohri (2019)
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) by Ms. Manjushri Patil (2018)
Teaching Learning Material (TLM) by Ms. Darshana Patwa (2018)
Qualitative Research by Dr. Rajshri Mahtani (2018)
Smart Moves by Ms. Minaz Ajani, Brain Gym Instructor (2018)
Constructivist Lesson Planning by Suzanne Rodricks (2018)
Creating Rich Learning Environments by Suzanne Rodricks (2018)
Promoting Inclusive Classrooms Practices by Prof. Richard Rose, Faculty Northampton University (2017)
Coordinated ‘Smart Education for a Smart Generation’, Student Led National Conference (2016)
Shadow Teaching Certifcate Course from June 17- October 7, 2023
Shadow Teaching Certifcate Course from October 1 – January 23,2023
Shadow Teaching Certifcate Course from March – June 2022
Training program in Remedial Strategies for learning difficulties, February 2022
Shadow Teaching Certifcate Course from November 2020 – April 2021
Shadow Teaching Certificate Course from November 23 – February 29, 2020
3 month series workshop on Holistic Development of a Child from July 6 – September 21, 2019
Shadow Teaching certificate course from February 16 – May 4, 2019
Shadow Teaching certificate course from August 4 – October 27, 2018
Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) sponsored CRE Programmes
‘Excellence in Education’- Faculty Development programme by Prof D. N. Sansanwal and Prof Richard Rose (2023)
National Seminar on ‘Rights of Differently Abled Women’ (2022)
9th Annual International Conference on ‘Holding Spaces Across Communities using Dance and other Art therapies’ (2022)
2nd International Conference in Education on Global Challenges in Education: Resilience and Reinvention (2021)
Faculty Development Programme on “Research in the Changing Landscape of the Education System in collaboration with Rehabilitation Council of India (2020)
National Conference on Addressing Environmental Barriers and Universal Design (2020)
National Workshop on Qualitative Research (2019)
1st International Conference on Be the Difference: Equality & Equity in Education (2019)
Addressing Barriers in the Environment and Universal Design (2018)
Gender and Disability (2017)
Department of Special Education, Juhu Photo Gallery
1. Department of Special Education, Overview
2. Department of Special Education, Introduction
Prof. Sujata Bhan (Head & Senior Professor)
Dr. Apoorva Panshikar, Asst. Professor
Foram Atul Chhadva, Asst. Professor
Yukti Gupta, Visiting Faculty
Betty Abraham, Visiting Faculty
Hemali Gada, Visiting Faculty
Ishita Sakpal, Visiting Faculty
Kanchana Roy, Visiting Faculty
Hetal Waghela, Visiting Faculty
Department of Special Education
SNDT Women’s University
Juhu Tara Road,
Mumbai 400 049
