THE IMPORTANCE OF THE EDUCATIONAL CONTRACT IN THE PROBLEM MANAGEMENT OF A SCHOOL CLASS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: A CASE STUDY IN A SCHOOL UNIT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

Authors

  • Gianna Voukelatou Doctor of Psychology, Social Worker, Adult Educator, MSc Social Psychiatry / Child Psychiatry, Scientific Associate, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.46827/ejse.v8i4.4496

Keywords:

educational contract, school climate, rules, roles, classroom management, prevention, intervention, active participation, learning

Abstract

This study aims to inform teachers about the importance of the educational contract in effective classroom management and its contribution to creating a supportive learning environment for students with special educational needs. Through a case study in a school unit of special education and training in secondary education, the implementation of the educational contract as an effective pedagogical practice of classroom management in the educational process is presented. The implementation of the educational contract in a class of students with disabilities and special educational needs showed multiple benefits in terms of preventing and dealing with students' behavior problems. The results of this empirical study can be used by educational scientists to improve the school climate not only in the classroom of students with special educational needs who attend special education and training units, but also in the classrooms of the school units. of general education. In addition, innovative theoretical educational approaches to classroom management and activities can be highlighted that will contribute to the prevention and effective intervention in classroom management, promoting the active participation of students in the educational process and the promotion of learning.

 

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Author Biography

  • Gianna Voukelatou, Doctor of Psychology, Social Worker, Adult Educator, MSc Social Psychiatry / Child Psychiatry, Scientific Associate, University of Nicosia, Cyprus

    Dr. Gianna Voukelatou is a lecturer at the "Nicosia" University of Cyprus and teaches the course "Special Education: Research and Contemporary Trends". She has long experience as a Psychologist and Social Worker in the Local Government, the Region of Attica and the Special Education and Education Units in the Primary and Secondary Education of the Ministry of Education. She deals with adult education and vocational training and was the director of a Public Vocational Training Institute (D.IEK) and a Second Chance School. Her research interests focus on the social and emotional development of children and adolescents, special education and training, school crisis management, interpersonal relationships, family counseling and adult education. She has participated as a coordinator and as a member of interdisciplinary teams in research projects. She has presented studies at conferences and published articles related to her interests in Greek and international journals.

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2022-10-20

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