Understanding and supporting children with special needs
Objective:
The worksheet aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of children with special educational needs and to promote confidence in everyday teaching situations.
Contents and methods:
The worksheet provides an introduction to the topic, highlighting symptoms, causes and challenges in everyday school life. Reflection questions are asked to challenge prejudices and promote empathy. It also presents specific action strategies and proven measures for dealing with special educational needs in the classroom.
Skills:
- Empathy and perspective taking
- Reflection on one's own prejudices and feelings
- Understanding of neurobiological developmental disorders
- Development of action strategies for dealing with special educational needs
- Application of educational measures to support pupils
Target group and level:
Teachers
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Subjects
Understanding and supporting children with special needs
Introduction
Every child is different, and that's a good thing. Many classes have children with special needs. This worksheet invites you to address these issues openly, honestly and with empathy.
It is not about making a diagnosis or knowing everything. Rather, it is about better understanding what motivates children with special needs – and how you can deal with this in a sensitive, respectful and supportive manner.
📝What do you associate with special educational needs? Describe.
📝Have you already encountered children or young people with these special needs? Describe the situation.
📝What feelings, prejudices or questions arise in you?
Note for the teacher
This worksheet is intended to provide food for thought, impart knowledge and encourage reflection. It is not a substitute for professional assessment or medical diagnosis.