OVERCOMING CHALLENGES IN WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS

Abstract

Thе report presents some results obtained from a study of the difficulties that teachers encounter when working with children of special educational needs. Opportunities are offered to overcome these difficulties by implementing volunteer activities. THE PURPOSE is to spread the positive experience of the Specialized Center for Volunteer Training. The scope of the research work is to expand from assessing the situation and identifying needs to creating and gradually implementing new approaches in the activity. THE METHODOLOGY includes analysis, pedagogical experiment, modeling. The study uses a combination of methods – analysis, pedagogical experimentation, and modelling—supplemented by interviews and focus group discussions with teachers, school leaders, and experts. The practical RESULTS: a system of physical exercises tailored to the abilities of children with a range of disabilities. CONCLUSIONS are drawn that will orient towards real actions in educational institutions to overcome difficulties in working with children of special educational needs.