What is special education?
Q: What is special education?
A: Special education is about teaching children who are disabled or have learning difficulties. It can involve educating them with other children of the same age who are not disabled, or sending them to special schools.
Q: What does inclusive education mean?
A: Inclusive education is a concept supported by the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which aims to reduce exclusion of people with disabilities from educational opportunities.
Q: What types of special needs do students have?
A: Students may have speech or hearing difficulties, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, and developmental disorders. They often receive additional educational services to help them learn.
Q: How are gifted students handled in terms of their educational needs?
A: Gifted students require different teaching styles or different educational programs in order to succeed academically. They are usually handled separately from those receiving special education services.
Q: Is there a difference between special education and gifted education?
A: Yes, while both involve providing additional support for certain students' educational needs, 'special education' typically refers to those whose special needs prevent them from learning in the same way as normal people learn, while 'gifted education' applies specifically to those who demonstrate high levels of intelligence and academic potential.
Q: Are there any resources available for students with special needs?
A: Yes, some resources that may be available include access to a resource room and use of technology which can help these students learn more effectively.
