In every classroom, there are children with special
educational needs - from those with severe learning difficulties to the gifted
student. Please provide your thoughts on how we can provide for these children
(or not) in the regular mainstream classroom. Keep in mind that every child is
a learner and that every learner can succeed with the right stimulus.
Many of the needs of special students can be met in the mainstream classroom. The teacher must first understand the needs through reliable assessment and surveys and carefully plan strategies to deal with the various needs. Technology offers the teacher many option for doing these.
ReplyDeleteThis promotes the need to prepare Individual Educational Plans for the students with special educational needs so that they can be taught the way they learn. It is something teachers need to look at seriously.
DeleteWe can provide for the special educational needs children in the regular mainstream classroom by creating alternative ways of delivering the same lesson, to meet the individual needs. In addition we can make the classroom environment comfortable and inviting to them. Thus fostering positive attitudes and interaction among all students so that no one is left behind.
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea. I think this is the way all teachers should seek to go to ensure that all children learn.
DeleteIt is my opinion that special educational needs children can be taught in the mainstream classroom. What will be required is the retraining of teachers to cater to these children's needs thereby ensuring that everyone learns.
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