Pedagogical Characteristics of Learning Support

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hristina Fidosieva
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Learning Space

The study of learning support is carried out in the context of inclusive education and with a view to its purpose to respond to the diversity of student needs. As an act of pedagogical interaction, support has a key role in the formation of the complex autonomy of children and students. Defining pedagogical characteristics of learning support allows us to discover its meaning and power of action in pedagogical practice at school level, the learning space and the systematization of the responsibilities of those involved.

scholarly journals The developing role of occupational therapists in school-based practice: Experiences from collaborative action research in Pakistan

2020 ◽  
Vol 83 (6) ◽  
pp. 375-386
Author(s):  
Debbie Kramer-Roy ◽  
Denise Hashim ◽  
Nighat Tahir ◽  
Areeba Khan ◽  
Asma Khalid ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Action Research ◽  
Occupational Therapy ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Primary Schools ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Collaborative Action Research ◽  
School Level ◽  
Collaborative Action ◽  
School Based

Introduction Occupational therapists around the world increasingly seek to support the participation of children with disabilities and special educational needs in mainstream education. Contemporary school-based occupational therapy practice is progressing from an individual, impairment focus towards collaborative, universal interventions at the whole class and whole school level. Participation-focused practice and collaboration is particularly important, but uncommon, in low-resource contexts such as Pakistan. Methods This article reports on collaborative action research that developed the role of occupational therapy in inclusive education in Karachi, Pakistan. A research team consisting of occupational therapists and teachers worked with five local primary schools, using the action research cycles of plan–implement–observe–reflect to develop practical strategies, materials and inclusive lesson plans to facilitate the participation of all children in all school-based occupations. Findings Support from school management and interdisciplinary collaboration were crucial for implementing change. In addition, strategies like inclusive lesson planning were found to benefit all children in class. Collaborative action research led to increased professional confidence in the teachers and occupational therapists, and skill development through developing a resource guide, running workshops and presenting at (inter)national conferences. Conclusion Collaborative action research was an effective means to develop the occupational therapy role in inclusive education practices in Pakistan, develop culturally appropriate educational resources, and upskill local therapists and teachers.

scholarly journals Pedagogical Practice in Teaching - Learning Mathematics in Secondary in School Level

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Jagat Krishna Pokharel
Keyword(s):  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
School Level ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Innovative Teaching ◽  
Teaching Aids ◽  
Class Room ◽  
Teaching Learning ◽  
Interactive Questioning ◽  
Tools And Techniques

This article reflects about the effective and concrete learning of mathematics with the help of self-devised innovative activities, worksheets, project experiments and teaching aids. The present research shows if maximum participation of students is ensured -either in the mathematics laboratory activities or class room interactive questioning sessions like that of quiz- is really joyful learning of the subject. `Learning by doing` is very effective methodology in teaching learning process as the experience gained meticulously (Krockover, 1997). It remains permanently fixed in the minds of the children. Thus, innovative teaching aids and projects of mathematic laboratory plays a vital role in the conceptualization process. Some researchers emphasize on the children`s experience of school education that must be linked with the life outside the school. It brings joyful experience in the learning. Keeping this in mind, several opportunities are provided to students to construct their systematic knowledge by engaging them in activities, experiment, field visits, discussion with peers and teachers, group works, brainstorming sessions, collecting information from different sources, inquiring, listening, thinking and so on. The students are encouraged and allowed to share and explain their ideas and ask, pose and frame questions. Appropriate innovative tools and techniques are applied depending on the situation and requirement.

Teachers’ Unpreparedness to Accommodate Student Needs

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-224
Author(s):  
Man-Wai Chu ◽  
Heather L. Craig ◽  
Lake B. Yeworiew ◽  
Yue Xu
Keyword(s):  
Professional Development ◽  
School Psychologists ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teacher Preparedness ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
National Assessment ◽  
Students With Special Needs ◽  
External Resources ◽  
Teacher Survey ◽  
Training Courses

Many students require special education and programming to succeed in the classroom. This study analyzed international and national assessment teacher survey data regarding inclusive education to better characterize student classroom needs and teacher preparedness to support them. Most teachers indicated that they relied on teacher-based accommodations and some teachers did not have access to external resources. While many teachers did not indicate receiving adequate teacher training courses and professional development (PD) on inclusive education, results indicate students from classrooms in which teachers took inclusive education PD statistically significantly outperform their peers ( F[1, 5.2] = 526.60, p < .05). As school psychologists support teachers in their classrooms to meet the needs of all their students, it is important for school psychologists to consider the minimal training and lack of PD attended by these teachers coupled with their relaxed attitude toward attending PD on teaching students with special needs.

Association Between Addition of Learning Support Professionals and School Performance

2012 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Susan Stone ◽  
John P. Shields ◽  
Andrea Hilinski ◽  
Vida Sanford
Keyword(s):  
Social Workers ◽  
Fixed Effects ◽  
School Achievement ◽  
Program Improvement ◽  
School Level ◽  
School Social Workers ◽  
Cumulative Number ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
California Standards Test ◽  
The Impact

This study capitalizes on the gradual introduction of learning support professionals (LSPs; e.g., school social workers) into an urban school district’s elementary schools ( n = 71) between 2001–2002 and 2008–2009. The time series allowed for a school-level investigation of associations between the presence of LSPs and aggregate school achievement utilizing fixed-effects methodology. Schools with an LSP in a given year, as well as the cumulative years in which a school had an LSP, were both positively associated with the percentage of students who scored at or above proficient in reading achievement on the California Standards Test and were negatively associated with the cumulative number of years a school was in program improvement status, but not associated with mathematics achievement. Findings suggest that school social workers function as a school resource and indicate the utility of fixed-effects methodology in assessing the impact of social work services in schools.

Is full inclusion always the answer?

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-15
Author(s):  
Gabrielle Wilcox ◽  
Gabrielle Wilcox
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Student Needs ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Full Inclusion ◽  
Inclusive Practice ◽  
Research Designs ◽  
Randomized Control ◽  
Variable Impact

In this article the author presents inclusive education as a policy, which in recent decades has often been viewed as a moral imperative. She presents this issue in a dichotomous choice: either full inclusion or special education. This chapter joins other voices in arguing for a more nuanced approach to inclusive practice. One that demands better quality research on which to base decisions and puts student needs and goals above blanket policies that are applied indiscriminately. The author oncludes future research also needs to remediate current limitations of research of the efficacy and effectiveness of inclusive education including: limited comparison or control groups, weak research designs, no measures of treatment fidelity, lack of clarity in the outcome measures (academic, behavioral, adaptive, etc.), limited attention to what the benefits and detriments of inclusion are, variable impact across populations, and to implement more randomized control trials.

Socio-Spatial Analysis of Study Abroad Students’ Experiences in/of Place in Morocco

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 264-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer M. Pipitone ◽  
Chitra Raghavan
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Learning Spaces ◽  
Learning Space ◽  
Entry Points ◽  
The Individual ◽  
Study Abroad Program

This article builds upon existing place-based research through the application of a socio-spatial perspective to make sense of how students’ experiences in/of place shape, and are shaped by, the production of experiential learning space. Rather than focusing on the individual as the unit of analysis, this article is concerned with understanding how knowledge was produced during a 3-week study abroad program to Morocco. Data were collected with eight participants through participant-observation and narratives in the form of eight reflective journals. We conduct a socio-spatial analysis of this data guided by Lefebvre’s spatial theory and offer three spatial readings of our findings including a diverse country of paradox, encountered histories, and positioned bodies through narrative. Findings suggest the production of experiential learning space was mediated through social interactions, engagement with local rhythms and histories, and intentional narrative activities. Engaging students with place is fundamental to the production of experiential learning space. Lefebvre’s spatial triad is a useful tool for pedagogical practice; its relational structure affords educators an opportunity to consider how learning spaces are socially produced via engagement with surrounding environments, and provides multiple entry points to engage students meaningfully with place.

scholarly journals The discipline of history and the technologies: a challenge for the present time

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (33) ◽  
pp. e14109
Author(s):  
Simone Weber Cardoso Schneider ◽  
Adriana Duarte Leon
Keyword(s):  
Public Schools ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
School Environment ◽  
Specific Area ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
School Level ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
History Teachers ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Short Time

Based on the understanding that the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) can contribute positively to the meaning of historical knowledge and to the motivation of students in the school environment, we investigate, in the Middle School level, from public schools, in the city of Pelotas/RS, how History teachers perceive ICT and how they are used in their pedagogical practice. Considering the number of teachers that we wanted to access and the short time for conducting the research, we opted for the application of an inquiry with the teachers of the specific area and we obtained a return of 68% of the teachers. We found that they identify students' motivation when ICT are used in the school environment; however, its use is limited by the lack of structural resources in the institutions and by the lack of continuing education for educators on the use of ICT in pedagogical practice.

scholarly journals Pedagogical conditions of preparation of future rehabilitation specialists to work in conditions of inclusive students 'training

2019 ◽  
Vol 66 (3) ◽  
pp. 255-261
Author(s):  
Anna Cherednik
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Teaching Methods ◽  
Panel Discussion ◽  
Motivational Orientation ◽  
Professional Activity ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Educational Work ◽  
Holistic View ◽  
Active Teaching

The article substantiates pedagogical conditions of preparation of future rehabilitation teachers to work in the conditions of inclusive teaching of students. It is revealed that the realization of the first condition (formation of students of stable positive motivational orientation to inclusive learning through the use of interactive forms and active teaching methods) was ensured through the use of interactive forms (psychological-pedagogical practicum, lectures-discussions) , panel talk (panel debate), panel discussion, closed discussion in microgroups, small group work, psycho-gymnastics), active teaching methods (question-answer here, the “half-voice discussion” method, the clinic method, heuristic questions, the reproduction of the professional situation, business games, game therapy, relaxation exercises, selection and creation of individual portfolio, scenario method, brainstorming, gateway method a holistic view of students' level of motivation was used by the “Map of Social Motives Development”. socio-pedagogical work with children with special educational needs) provided for updating the content of disciplines ("Fundamentals of inclusive education" "Correctional psychopedagogy", "General pedagogy", "Psychological and pedagogical bases of correctional and educational work); use of organizational forms (seminar, discussions, debates, abstracts, research, pedagogical practice, out-of-class activities), methods (roleplaying games, analysis of pedagogical situations, performance of creative tasks, complex of psychological and pedagogical exercises, planning of rehabilitation) . It is proved that the realization of the third pedagogical condition (realization of quasi-professional activity aimed at mastering the ways and experience of performing specific professional actions during inclusive student learning) was carried out with the use of technologies: game technologies, technologies of correction and rehabilitation work, technology of formation of technology.

scholarly journals Principles of Promoting Quality in Inclusive Education

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ramakrishna Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Educational Practice ◽  
Successful Schools ◽  
School Level ◽  
Learning Problems ◽  
Educational Systems ◽  
Widening Participation ◽  
Special Educational Needs ◽  
Exceptional Children ◽  
Teaching Content

In every classroom there are some children who have some learning problems. They need a little extra help from teachers to learn. Inclusive education refers to instruction that is specially designed to meet the needs of the exceptional children. It involves designing the physical environment in the classroom (use of ramps) teaching procedures, teaching content and equipment for a particular type of disability. In this case its implementation is not an easy task; it needs thorough investigation, understanding its aims and principles and taking consistent and appropriate measures to make it successful. Schools are currently undergoing a process of reconstructed educational practice and thinking. The key principles presented in this section centre upon aspects of educational systems, to be crucial in promoting quality in inclusive education and supporting the learners with different types of special educational needs (SEN). These aspects range from national legislation to school level, each of which must be considered within policy frameworks for promoting quality in the inclusive education. Seven inter-connected areas of key principles are presented in detail along with specific recommendations that appear to be necessary for their effective implementation. The ultimate goal of these key principles is to promote participation in inclusive education by ensuring quality educational provision. With this in mind, the key principles are widening participation, Education and training; Organizational culture, Support Structures, Flexible resourcing system, Policies and Legislation can be seen to work towards this goal.

scholarly journals Teachers' Perceptions of Applying Contemporary Skill Acquisition Approaches in High School Physical Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah-Kate Millar ◽  
Jia Yi Chow ◽  
Mo Gleeson ◽  
Michelle Cleaver
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
Physical Education ◽  
Skill Acquisition ◽  
Skill Learning ◽  
School Level ◽  
National Standard ◽  
Learning Theories ◽  
Pedagogical Practice ◽  
Exploratory Learning ◽  
High School Level

Using contemporary skill acquisition approaches to skill learning appears to be a worthwhile pedagogical option for teachers and coaches in sports and Physical Education (PE). However, PE at the High School level in New Zealand has assessment components that are still underpinned by traditional and outdated skill learning theories. In response to this challenge, two motivated Heads of Department in PE undertook a department-wide professional development initiative to teach the national standard assessment via the use of a contemporary skill acquisition approach, which is student-centred, with an emphasis on enhancing exploratory learning and encouraging autonomy. Each department worked together over a 10-week period with a Higher Education specialist in skill acquisition to design and teach using contemporary skill acquisition approaches. Qualitative data was collected via semi-structured focus group interviews. Insightful data on the influence of teaching using contemporary skill acquisition approaches was acquired from the teachers in the two PE departments. It was found that substantial pedagogical practice changes were achieved by the teachers (e.g., less focus on ideal technique and more on varying the context). They also enjoyed the learning experience that the contemporary skill acquisition approach offered as compared to their previous experience of more traditional teaching approaches, which have a focus on knowledge acquirement with little opportunities for exploratory learning. In addition, from a practical perspective, teachers were observed to demonstrate greater engagement in professional conversations around learning and could see greater relevance in the transfer of learning in the use of contemporary skill acquisition approaches to other teaching contexts.

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