1 ο Eidiko Dimotiko Sholio Xanthis 1 st Special Education School of Xanthi

Starting out with simple everyday routines like… 1.  Morning Assembly Our students are taught behaviors and social skills such as: “I stand in a row” “I wait quietly” “I watch carefully” Aim: inclusion in the culture of children of the same age

Starting out with simple everyday routines… 2.  Breaks in the same place at the same time with the general school We organize team games involving all students. Goal: Fun Student interaction Aim: Inclusion in the culture of children of the same age

Collaboration with mainstream schools… 1. We choose a theme and plan step by step We plan activities in which all students can participate equally We adapt to our student’s special educational needs We prepare our students about the common activities and meetings. Goals: Highlight the capabilities of our students Participation on an equal footing. Interaction between the children.

Aim:  Acceptance and respect for diversity.  Social inclusion

“Playing with the colours”

“Let’s play”

“Theatre: I dream the world”

The “SKODA XANTHI” football team visits our schools

BOCCE tournament

“Let’s make Carnival masks”

Collaboration with mainstream schools… 2. Some of our students attend inclusion classes in mainstream school Individualized programme Gradual inclusion in small groups Support from special education teacher

Collaboration with mainstream schools… 3. Some of our students attend ordinary classes in mainstream school Diversified programme Inclusion in bigger groups  In order to achieve this type of inclusion it is necessary to differentiate …

We differentiate …as to the content (skills, knowledge) …as to the procedure (the activities) …as to the results (how to check the level of understanding)

We differentiate… …educational needs …interests …learning profile..according to the students… Ref. Carol Ann Tomlinson: The Differentiated Classroom

Engage in the curriculum of the general school We materialize projects about environment, health, culture, as provided for the general schools. We work in our school, according to our own rhythms Simplify and visualize Exhibit our work together with the general schools

Project: Aromatic plants and herbs

Acceptance and respect for diversity. Educational rather than medical approach Education of children with special needs INCLUSION

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