Description
Special educational needs teachers work with and teach children, young people, and adults with an intellectual or physical disability. They use a range of specialised concepts, strategies and tools to optimise learners' communication, mobility, autonomy, and social integration. They select teaching methods and support resources to enable individual learners to maximise their potential for independent living.
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Theoretical Knowledge
social developmentdisability careinstructional strategiesspecial needs learning equipmentdisability typesspecial needs educationlearning needs analysiscurriculum objectivesbehavioural disordersprimary school procedureshearing disabilitysecondary school proceduresworkplace sanitationassessment processeslearning difficultiescommunication related to hearing impairmentcommunication disorderskindergarten school proceduresdevelopment delaysmobility disabilityvisual disabilitycommon children's diseases
Practical Skills
maintain relations with children's parentsgive constructive feedbackprepare lesson contentassist students with equipmentapply teaching strategiessupport children's wellbeingassist students in their learningdemonstrate when teachingencourage students to acknowledge their achievementsassist children with special needs in education settingsprovide specialised instruction for special needs studentsperform classroom managementstimulate students' independenceimplement care programmes for childrenhandle children's problemsguarantee students' safetyassess studentsmonitor children's physical developmentassess the development of youthmanage student relationshipsadapt teaching to student's capabilitiesassist children in developing personal skillsapply intercultural teaching strategiessupport the positiveness of youthswork with virtual learning environmentsliaise with educational support staffmanage resources for educational purposesteach secondary education class contentteach braillefacilitate motor skill activitiesadvise on lesson plansescort students on a field tripsupport people with hearing impairmentteach sign languageconsult students on learning contentliaise with educational staffprovide learning supportuse learning strategiesorganise creative performancemaintain students' disciplinepromote the safeguarding of young peopleteach digital literacyattend to children's basic physical needsteach kindergarten class contentteach primary education class contentperform playground surveillanceprovide lesson materials