European Inclusive Learning Hub

The aim of the developed methodological material is to improve pedagogical knowledge about assessment of social skills, behavior and learning achievements of students with intellectual disabilities in the implementation of inclusive education.

Tasks:

• Collect information on learners with intellectual disabilities;

• Provide insight into the latest theoretical findings in validation issues in inclusive education;

• Develop assessment criteria for students with intellectual disabilities to assess social skills, behavior and learning outcomes;

• Evaluate requirements for the personality of the educator and the provision of a safe environment for inclusive education.

The developed methodological material is intended for educators involved in inclusive education who work with students with intellectual disabilities.

The methodological material developed is of theoretical and advisory nature, so there are risks associated with its use in practice.

To facilitate the development of a unified support system and provide an inclusive educational environment, January 4, 2011,  National Centre for Education of the Republic of Latvia and the State Education Agency signed an agreement on the implementation of the European Social Fund project “Development of a Support System for Students with Functional Disabilities”.

One of the tasks of the project is the establishment of special education laboratories and their operation in Latvian higher education institutions for scientific research on special education issues and training of teachers.

The methodological materials are designed to meet the requirements set by the state. Schools have a duty to take them into account.

The aim of the developed methodological material is to improve pedagogical knowledge about assessment of social skills, behavior and learning achievements of students with intellectual disabilities in the implementation of inclusive education.

Potential risks are related to the understanding and attitudes of teachers and parents to inclusion.

1.Support and assist in learning the curriculum for any student in need.

2.To set appropriate and realistic goals for the learner and tasks.

3.Promote collaboration between parents, educators and professionals for a common purpose to achieve.

4.To evaluate the learning content, methods, tools and learning of the learner dynamics of achievement development over time.

The methodological material includes recommendations that teachers and support teams should consider. In general, the use of methodological material is determined by the state, which also controls the results achieved.

Support system for students with special needs has not yet been established to ensure inclusive education in Latvia. There is no scientifically based analysis of the needs of the specialist education. Most of the concepts have been taken over from other countries without systematic adaptation, thus delaying the development of modern curriculum and methodology. The methodological material should be considered as guidelines for working with students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive education.

Potential risks are related to the understanding and attitudes of teachers and parents to inclusion.

Foreword.

Introduction.

1. Characteristics of learners with mental disorders.

2. Evaluation in the pedagogical process of inclusive education.

3. Assessment of social skills of learners with mental disorders.

4. Behavioral assessment of learners with intellectual disabilities.

5. Assessment of Learning Outcomes for Students with Mental Disabilities.

6. Requirements for the Personality of the Teacher in Creating and Providing a Safe Environment in an Educational. Establishment for the Purpose of Implementing Education for Students with Mental Disabilities.

To be applied by the teachers and supporting teams involved in the inclusive education in school.

Methodological materials have been prepared by the National Center for Education of the Republic of Latvia, therefore their implementation and costs are the responsibility of state institutions.

The methodological materials have been prepared by the National Center for Education of the Republic of Latvia, therefore the prerequisites and control regarding their implementation are determined by the state.