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Session 2b - Special needs

  • Session 2b - Special needs

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    • A] Introduction

      In this unit of study we examine the different types of disabilities and how these disabilities can be managed in the classroom. The concepts of mainstream versus inclusive education are also explored.

      Before we begin, take a few minutes to discuss what your understanding is of mainstream versus inclusive education. Use the forum tool below to voice your opinion. Each person should post at least one comment and one reply.

    • Forum discussion: Mainstream vs inclusive education
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    • Access the tutorial below to further understand how to support children with special needs.

    • B] Tutorial content

      Click the 'package' below to access the tutorial materials and activities.

    • C] Activities

    • Assignment

      In a Word document, reflect on the following questions. The aim of this activity is to encourage you, as the school leader, to critically evaluate your current setup at school and reflect on what could be changed to improve the situation.

      • Does your school embrace inclusive education? 
      • If yes, how successful is the model and what could be changed to improve it?
      • If no, why not and is this something that you would look at changing in the future? What resources would be required to make your school more inclusive?
      • Does your school currently have any 'special needs' children? Do you feel that their educational needs are being met? Are your teachers equipped with the skills to educate special needs children? Do your facilities cater for special needs requirements?
      • Does your school cater for gifted learners? If so, how? How were these gifted learners identified?


      Use the assignment submission tool below to submit your reflections. 

    • D] Summary

      In this unit of study we explored the differences between inclusive and mainstream education and how children with various special needs, can be incorporated into the classroom. 

      Our next focus is how teachers actually promote learning in the ECD classroom and how you, as the school leader, can support them in this goal.

    • E] Module resources

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