TEACHING STRATEGIES APPLIED BY EDUCATORS TO TEACH MATHEMATICS TO STUDENTS WITH MILD INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Authors

  • Panagiotis-Christos Trichas Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejes.v9i8.4439

Keywords:

intellectual disabilities, mathematics, secondary school level

Abstract

The main purpose of education in general is to help students with intellectual disabilities to use their potential to the fullest extent possible to be able to participate in all social activities. In this paper, we present the data and findings obtained from the research conducted on 100 educators who teach mathematics and are related to the strategies applied by the educators to teach mathematics to students with intellectual disabilities.

 

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Author Biography

  • Panagiotis-Christos Trichas, Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Sofia, Bulgaria

    Panagiotis-Christos Trichas is a special education teaching professional. He teaches mathematics to students with special educational needs. He holds a Master’s degree in Special Education, as well as in Management of Educational Units. He has 10 years of professional experience in research and teaching in the field of special education. He has published articles in international conferences and scientific journals about special education and management in educational units.

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Published

2022-08-31

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 8 (2022)

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