EFFECTIVE ADJUSTMENTS
QUALITY EDUCATION
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE
MANUAL FOR TEACHERS
This manual is based on attitude as a guarantee of inclusion, adaptation of social and physical environments, and presentation of teaching methods and tricks.
In addition to the presented methods and tricks, methodical instructions are given to promote the effective learning and participation of chldren with SEN with descriptions of adaptations and alternative elements.
The aim of the manual is to enable teachers, teacher assistants, other specialists working in the field of education to participate in the introduction of the idea of total inclusion and to be able to provide the necessary adjustments on their own, taking into account the abilities and educational needs of each child.
MANUAL FOR TEACHER ASSISTANT
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE
FOR TEACHER ASSISTANTS
This manual is intended to clarify the responsibilities and tasks of a teacher assistant, as well as a description of ways to work with teachers.
The manual consists of 3 parts.
The first part presents the working models of the teacher's assistant, his/her requirements and responsibilities both in other countries and in Armenia.
The second part presents the main content of the teacher assistant's activities and the directions of the implemented activities as a pedagogical employee in general educational establishment.
The third part presents the possibility of cooperation between the teacher's assistant and all stakeholders in the educational process, the joint work aimed the effective implementation of the teaching process.
The need for distance learning, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, has become a challenge of the century, enabling the development of valuable abilities and skills for both learners and teachers to participate in the education process using information technology.
Distance education skills will enable you to overcome the issues associated with continuing education for a variety of reasons.
Dear Teacher, by following the tips in this manual, you can organize the education of a child with SEN, ensuring its continuity.
In the process of developing textbooks for the first grade of mother tongue and mathematics of the secondary schools, modern approaches to the development of children’s knowledge and skills have been taken into account, which is based on the principle of corrective-developing direction of teaching.
The topics presented in this methodological guide for the teacher and the methodological elaborations of the included tasks are based on this fact.
MATHEMATICS 1
WORKBOOK FOR FIRST GRADE STUDENTS OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
The aim of this workbook is to provide additional, more simplified and adapted teaching materials to children with SEN of the first grade of secondary educational establishments during the pre-study period of the subject "Mathematics".
MOTHER TONGUE 1
WORKBOOK FOR FIRST GRADE STUDENTS OF PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS
The aim of this workbook is to provide additional, more simplified and adapted teaching materials to children with SEN of the first grade of secondary educational establishments during the pre-study period of the subject "Mother Tongue".
Because of COVID-19 pandemic the need for distance learning has become the challenge of the century, enabling the development of valuable skills and abilities to participate in the educational process using the information technologies of both students and teachers.
Distance education skills will enable you to overcome the problems associated with continuing education for a variety of reasons.
Dear Teacher! By following the tips in this manual, you can organize the education of a child with special educational needs, ensuring its continuity.
The manual has been developed within the framework of the "Providing Pedagogical and Psychological Support during COVID-19" project and it is addressed to all those parents who support their children's education at home, including parents of children with SEN.
So, in this manual you can find information about what conditions parents can create to encourage their children to participate in online classes and trainings.
The main part of the manual is related to the preparation of children with special educational needs for distance education, as well as the maintenance of their mental health and emotional stability in those conditions.
All sections of the manual are full of various tips and practical suggestions, including both theoretical information and practical tips.
HOW TO ENABLE CLASSROOM INCLUSION METHODOLOGICAL
MANUAL FOR TEACHERS
The manual consists of 3 parts. The first part presents the education problems, challenges and ways of overcoming. They are presented from the point of view of teachers, parents and education specialists and legal acts.
The second part presents the peculiarities of education and development of children with SEN, effective strategies, methods, tricks, adaptations, which can be used in general education establishments.
The third part presents the principles and directions of effective teacher-parent-specialist cooperation, the rights and responsibilities of the participants in the educational process.
So, the manual is intended for teachers, education specialists and a wide range of readers, who are interested in educational issues.
This manual discusses the possible causes of some common behavioral problems and ways to overcome them. There are also several games that will help you to solve the problems in the child's behavior without any psychological harm for child. The methodological manual is addressed to parents and all those for whom the harmonious development of the child is important.
HOW TO ENABLE INCLUSION IN PRESCHOOL EDUCATION ESTABLISHMENT
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE
MANUAL FOR PEDAGOGS
The manual is intended for pedagogs of pre-school educational establishments.
The first part of the manual presents the main approaches to the effective implementation of inclusive education, the methods of providing three-level pedagogical-psychological support, the main processes of assessing the SEN.
The second part of the manual includes strategies for organizing the education of preschoolers with speech, hearing, vision, mental development, mobility, behavioral and emotional disorders.
In this section, you will get acquainted with the system of indicators presented by the age development scale. The educational, professional, and environmental guidelines given for each disorder will guide the preschool education process effectively.
The manual also presents individual case descriptions that will help you identify the problems encountered during your activity and provide appropriate pedagogical and psychological support. After each subsection, there is a list of literature through which you can get the additional information and furtherly develop your professional knowledge and skills.
CHILDREN'S PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT MANUAL (3)
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE
The manual presents methods and toolkits, theoretical and practical work to support the mental development of children with SEN. The practical activities provided in each of the presented areas include developmental exercises, samples of individual and group exercises, games, fairy tales, etc.
The first part of the manual provides a brief overview of the various areas of support through art, with a few practical exercises. The second part provides a more detailed package of more comprehensive, practical tasks with sandwork, fairy tales, music, dance art and video material. The manual is intended for specialists providing pedagogical and psychological support, parents of children with SEN, as well as specialists of Preschool Educational Establishments.
The specialists of RPPC department of training and methodological support has developed the "Pedagogical-Psychological Support Manual" (2) methodological guide. This manual presents the general characteristics and nature of autistic spectrum disorders, areas of manifestation, the main stages of psychiatric diagnosis, the main indicators of autism manifested from early childhood to school age.
You can find also the principles and features of psychological support, techniques, approaches and tricks used during psychological work. Social adjustment issues for children with autism spectrum disorders have been emphasized. So, the manual is intended for psychologists of the RPPSCs. Students, who are studying psychology at universities can use the manual, as well as is can be useful for parents of children with SEN.
PEDAGOGICAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SUPPORT MANUAL (1)
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDE MANUAL FOR PSYCHOLOGISTS
The methodological manual "Pedagogical-Psychological Support Guide" was developed by the specialists of RPPC Department of Content Development. This handbook presents the principles of psychological support for children with SEN in the case of mental development, emotional, communication and communication problems, their specific features, areas of work, techniques and skills. It also reflects the interdependence of the problem and the support.
The handbook is for psychologists from inclusive educational establishments and aims to develop their practical skills in providing psychological support to children with SEN.
The manual is intended for specialists of RPPSCs who carry out the process of assessing the need for special conditions of the child's education. The manual was developed by the specialists of the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center and published with the UNICEF funding.
The manual is intended for specialists of RPPSCs who carry out the process of assessing the need for special conditions of the child's education. The manual was developed by the specialists of the Republican Pedagogical-Psychological Center and published with the UNICEF funding.
Psychological support for children with developmental disabilities and psychological problems
All approaches discussed in the manual are based on many years of professional practice. The most significant professional omissions allowed by the professionals are more significant, such as the observation of mistakes in working with the parent and the observance of professional ethical peculiarities.
Another very important advantage of the manual is the reference to the first meeting and the problematic behavioral manifestations that appear in other cases, their professional, but at the same time simple and accessible analysis and approaches to professional solutions.
Also noteworthy are the available professional tools - the examination card filling form, the Armenian version of the "CARS" diagnostic scale, which is an invaluable support for any specialist working in the field. Also, the manual is a wonderful practical guide for any professional.
The purpose of this manual is to support the professional development process of the members of the pedagogical-psychological support group of child and family support centers. The materials presented in the manual will help the specialists to identify and support the children as soon as possible.
The manual consists of 3 parts:
- The first part gives general instructions on conducting a pedagogical-psychological assessment of the child.
- The second part presents practical materials and methods used during pedagogical-psychological research.
- The third part contains the required documentation package for professional assessment and support, which will allow you to easily develop an individual development plan that meets the specific needs of the child based on the results of the assessment.
Parenting manual for working with parents of children with SEN
This manual also presents the problems in the parent-specialist relationship and the ways to overcome the latter, as parenting includes working with parents due to the child's difficulties, as well as a process aimed at creating an atmosphere of mutual trust and cooperation with parents.
It is designed for preschool, junior and high school children and professionals working with their parents. It is a guide for professionals in kindergartens, schools, as well as establishments providing social care and inclusive education. The information in the manual can be used for both group and individual work.
Here are some exercises, methods, tricks, questionnaires developed based on professional experience, which will allow psychologists to provide full, effective support to both children and parents. Emphasis is also placed on working with parents of children with special educational needs, as this issue is still a target in society.