Special Education vs General Education
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Why do students have the right to learn and succeed?

  • Based on their age
  • Based on their particular abilities, strengths, and needs (correct)
  • Based on their learning difficulties
  • Based on their language levels

    • What is the opposite of special education?

  • Mainstream education
  • Unified instruction
  • General education (correct)
  • Inclusive education

    • Why are students different?

  • Because of their language levels
  • Because of their age
  • Because they have different learning abilities and needs (correct)
  • Because of their cultural backgrounds

    • What is the main idea of special education?

    <p>To make adjustments to normal teaching methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common special need?

    <p>Learning challenges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why has there been a growing interest in special education?

    <p>Because of a growing number of students with special needs in mainstream education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of special education?

    <p>To help students with special needs learn according to their real academic abilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of special education services in developed countries?

    <p>To provide a range of services to support students in general education environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for modifying teaching methods and environments in developed countries?

    <p>To serve the maximum number of students in general education environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of special education?

    <p>Students with special needs receive additional educational services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of special education according to the Longman Dictionary of Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics?

    <p>Provision of schooling or special support for those whose needs cannot be readily accommodated in the mainstream curriculum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is special education often regarded as a range of services rather than a place?

    <p>Because it is designed to support students in general education environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between special education and gifted education?

    <p>Special education focuses on special needs, while gifted education focuses on intellectual giftedness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of integration in special education?

    <p>Reduced social stigmas and improved academic achievement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Special Education vs. General Education

    • General education is the standard curriculum presented with standard teaching methods and without additional supports.
    • The main idea of special education is to make adjustments to normal teaching to cater to specific types of learners.
    • Special education aims to ensure that students with particular needs are not overlooked or neglected in the classroom.

    Importance of Special Education

    • Students have the right to learn and succeed based on their individual abilities, strengths, and needs.
    • Language educators should adjust their teaching to encompass and meet all students' specific needs, including disabilities, language levels, proficiency, learning difficulties, talents, and psychological problems.

    Types of Learners

    • Students are diverse and have different needs, requiring teachers to address many types of learners.
    • The mainstream education system (general education) can leave behind students with special needs.

    Special Needs and Special Education

    • Common special needs include challenges with learning, communication challenges, emotional and behavioral disorders, physical disabilities, and developmental disorders.
    • Students with special needs can benefit from additional educational services, such as:
      • Different approaches to teaching
      • Use of technology
      • Specifically adapted teaching areas
      • Resource rooms

    Special Education

    • Intellectual giftedness is different from special education, as it requires specialized teaching techniques or programs, but does not reduce the ability to learn independently.
    • Special education is specifically designed for students whose special needs hinder their ability to learn independently or in an ordinary classroom.
    • The term "special education" is used to distinguish it from gifted education, which is handled separately.

    Evolution of Special Education

    • In developed countries, educators are adapting teaching methods and environments to include the maximum number of students in general education settings.
    • Special education is viewed as a range of services available in every school, rather than a specific "place".
    • Integration of special education services can reduce social stigmas and improve academic achievement for many students.

    Definition of Special Education

    • Special education is the provision of schooling or special support for students whose needs cannot be readily accommodated in the mainstream curriculum.
    • Examples of students who may require special education include those with: • Emotional needs • Intellectual needs • Physical needs • Social needs

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    Learn about the differences between special education and general education, including the importance of adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of specific learners.

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