Special Needs and Inclusive Education Flashcards
What is meant by special needs and inclusive education?
Educational policies and practices designed to provide equal learning opportunities to all students
What does SEN (Special Educational Needs) include?
A wide range of learning, emotional, physical, and developmental conditions that affect a child’s ability to engage in the same learning activities as their peers
What are examples of difficulties in children with special needs?
- Reading and writing
- Understanding information
- Concentrating
- Physical mobility
What are the four categories of SEN?
- Communication and interaction
- Cognition and learning
- Social, Emotional and Mental health difficulties
- Sensory and/or physical needs
What falls under the ‘communication and interaction’ category of SEN?
Issues like autism spectrum disorders or speech and language impairments that affect a child’s ability to interact, communicate, and understand others
What falls under the ‘cognition and learning’ category of SEN?
Specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, and ADHD can impact a child’s ability to process information and stay focused
What falls under the ‘sensory and/or physical needs’ category of SEN?
Includes physical disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, and sensory impairments, like hearing or vision impairments, that require special adaptations in the classroom
What falls under the ‘social, emotional and mental health difficulties’ category of SEN?
Covers a range of emotional and mental health issues that can affect how a child learns and engages in school (Anxiety, depression, behavioral disorders)
What is the aim of the inclusive education program launched in 2010?
To integrate students with mild to moderate disabilities into mainstream classrooms
What are the types of SEN (Special Educational Needs) support?
- Special Education Schools
- Integration program
- Resource centers
What are special education schools?
Schools that cater specifically to students with significant needs that cannot be adequately addressed in a mainstream environment. They offer tailored curricula and specialised support
What is an integration program?
It involves placing children with SEN in mainstream schools where they receive the necessary support from special education teachers while participating in general education classes as much as possible
What is a SEN resource center?
Located within mainstream schools, these provide additional support and resources for SEN students integrated into regular classes. They serve as a hub for specialist teachers and therapists
Define inclusive education
The practice of educating children with special needs in regular classrooms alongside peers without special needs. The principle behind this is that all children should learn together, regardless of any barriers they may have
What are the key principles of special needs and inclusive education?
- Accessibility
- Individualisation
- Equity
- Participation
- Collaboration
What are the goals of inclusive education?
To create a society that values diversity and inclusion
In the educational context, how do you create a society that values diversity and inclusion?
Providing a supportive and accommodating environment where:
- All students feel valued and included
- Differences are respected and seen as a source of strength
- Every student can reach their potential
What are the benefits of inclusive education for children?
Not only beneficial for children with special needs; it enriches the educational experience of all students, fostering a sense of community, empathy and mutual respect among a diverse student body
How do you identify developmental delays?
When a child does not meet their developmental milestones at the expected times
What are signs and symptoms of physical (motor) developmental delays?
Struggling with fine motor skills like grasping toys, or gross motor skills like crawling, walking, or jumping
What are signs and symptoms of cognitive developmental delays?
Difficulty in problem-solving or playing with toys in an age-appropriate way
What are signs and symptoms of communication developmental delays?
Limited speech or vocabulary compared to children of the same age, or problems with understanding and using language
What are signs and symptoms of social/emotional developmental delays?
Challenges in interacting with peers, limited interest in social play, difficulties in reading social cues, or managing emotions appropriately