CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES AND CONDITIONS OF SCHOOL INCLUSION - A BRIEF REPORT AND A CONSTANT CHALLENGE OF INCLUSIVE EDUCATION

Authors

  • Vasiliki Ioannidi Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece
  • Elli Samara Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v0i0.2462

Keywords:

learning difficulties, school inclusion, pupils teaching, teachers, inclusive education

Abstract

This article discusses the issue of the school inclusion of children with learning disabilities in the light of the basic principles and conditions of inclusion philosophy. The main features of children with learning disabilities are summarized, and basic intervention and early intervention parameters are mentioned, such as interdisciplinary approach, systematic teaching with appropriate adaptations, teacher role, collaboration with family, personalized programs, pedagogical therapeutic environment, the introduction of innovations in education to stimulate a sense of adaptation to the environment, etc. The goal of early recognition is not to simply locate high-risk children, but rather the early intervention to reduce difficulties and preventative intervention with regard to secondary disorders accompanying the predominant difficulty or disability.

 

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  • Vasiliki Ioannidi, Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece

    Dr. Vasiliki Ioannidi, BA in Philology, PhD/ Dr.phil. in Pedagogy/ specialization: “Special Education”, Academic Tutor & Author E-Learning, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece; Adjunct Academic Member, Tutor-Counselor, Faculty of Humanities, Hellenic Open University, Greece.

    Research interests: Inclusive Education, Special needs & Disabilities, Behavioral problems, Learning difficulties, New pedagogical approaches & Best Practices, Social adaptation, Teaching methods & Interdisciplinary cooperation, Early educational intervention, General school, Health, Education & lifelong Learning for All.

  • Elli Samara, Dr., Hellenic Open University, Greece

    Dr. Elli Samara, BA in Special Education, University of Macedonia, Greece. PhD/ Dr. päd. in Special Education, Pädagogische Hochschule Heidelberg, Deutschland; Adjunct Academic Member, Tutor-Counselor, Faculty of Humanities, Hellenic Open University, Greece; Scientific co-ordinator: Center of early detection, design and implementation of personalized and group educational interventions.

    https://topareaki.wixsite.com/website

    Research interests: Inclusive Education, Special needs & Disabilities, Behavioral problems, Learning difficulties, New pedagogical approaches & Best Practices, Social adaptation, Teaching methods & Interdisciplinary cooperation, Early educational intervention, Intellectual disability, Multiple disabilities.

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2019-06-06

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Vol 6, No 3 (2019)

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