Abstract:

The article elucidates the methodological foundations for organizing the education of children with special educational needs (SEN) within the contemporary educational environment. The relevance of the study is обусловлена by the increasing number of children requiring specialized learning conditions, as well as the necessity to implement inclusive education in accordance with modern international and national standards. The psychological and pedagogical characteristics of the development of children with special educational needs, which determine the specificity of their learning, are analyzed. In particular, it is emphasized that developmental disorders affect the formation of cognitive processes, speech, emotional-volitional sphere, and socialization of the child, which necessitates an individualized approach to organizing education.

It has been established that the main methodological principles of teaching children with SEN include individualization, differentiation, accessibility, systematicity, and a corrective orientation of the educational process. Particular attention is paid to the multisensory approach, which involves the use of different channels of information perception (visual, auditory, tactile), thereby facilitating more effective assimilation of educational material.

The importance of adapting and modifying educational content in accordance with the individual capabilities of the child is emphasized. Adaptation involves changing the mode of content delivery without altering its substance, whereas modification includes changes to the content of educational tasks. An important tool in this process is the individual educational trajectory and the individualized learning plan, which takes into account expert recommendations and the developmental characteristics of the child. It is noted that organizing the education of children with SEN requires the creation of a specialized educational environment, including barrier-free access to facilities, appropriate material and technical support, and trained pedagogical staff. An essential condition is interdisciplinary cooperation among teachers, psychologists, speech therapists, medical professionals, and parents.

Keywords: inclusive education, children with special educational needs, methodological foundations, organization of education, individual development program, inclusive learning.

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