Category: Education & Difference: Gifted Education, Special Education, Learning Difficulties & Disability

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From Rattrap to Inclusion: School Personnel Insights on Supporting Learners With Special Educational Needs in Tertiary Education

This descriptive study assessed the insights and challenges of non-teaching, teaching, and administration of the University of Makati in managing …

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Analysis of the Experiences of Students with Disability with E-learning in Kuwait University

This study aims to explore and analyze the experiences of students with disabilities in University Education in Kuwait through E-learning …

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Assessing Teachers’ Views on Inclusive Education and Perceived Efficacy in Inclusive Practice

Advocators of inclusive education (IE) argue that all students should have equal learning opportunities. They believed that students with special …

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Teachers’ Concerns About Inclusive Practice in Higher Education

The policy of inclusive education (IE) proposes that all students, regardless of disabilities or special educational needs (SEN) are to …

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Supporting Students with Dyslexia

Dyslexia is one challenge that can impact students in all areas of education. It is important to first understand the …

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Inclusive Making: Learning to Design With and for Neurodivergence Through Participatory Making

This paper illustrates an outreach project that explores participatory making between students of Universal design and young adults with neurodivergence, …

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Collaborative Work at School as a Tool for Demedicalization

This text is an excerpt from ongoing master's research entitled "Collaborative work as a demedicalizing tool," which aims to problematize …

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Exploring Inclusive Evolution in Music Academia: Experimental Practices in Contemporary Music

For individuals with disabilities, music lessons often serve as effective art therapy, a prevalent approach in Kazakhstan and globally. However, …

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Visual Memory Deficits in Children With ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder that occurs in childhood and is characterized by attention deficit, …

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Developing Students’ Functional Literacy Through PISA Format Tasks

In 2019, as a result of preparation for the PISA, it was revealed that the functional abilities of students are …

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Impact of Music Education on the Developmental Skills of Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents a complex neurodevelopmental challenge impacting social interaction, communication, emotional expression, and cognitive abilities. The continuous …

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In-Service Expatriate Teachers’ Experiences With Inclusive Education in Chinese Private Schools

The purpose of this qualitative study was to describe the experiences of in-service expatriate teachers who provide differentiated instruction for …

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Effects of Four-Axis Joystick Device Interactive Technology on Children With Special Needs

In recent studies, employing self-made assistive technology as a resource in special education stands out as a crucial intervention for …

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Profiling At-Risk College Students: Basis for Intervention

The retention rate in Mountain Province State Polytechnic College-Tadian Campus within the past five years is low at 66% while …

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A Talent Development Platform: A Practical Guide

In the era of AI’s minds that exceed human intelligence, there are pressing needs for a talent development platform that …

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Pedagogical Practices in Teaching Institution-Reared Children With Disabilities in the Philippines

Children with disabilities (CWD), depending on the need and the circumstance, may be placed in different living conditions outside of …

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Intentional and Unintentional Exclusion: The Roles of Lecturers on Pedagogical Inclusion of Students With Visual Impairments in Higher Education

This study investigated lecturers' perspectives on the pedagogical inclusion of Students with Visual Impairments (SVI) in higher education institutions in …

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Prevalence of Dyslexia Involving Different Levels of Grapho-Phonemic Correspondence in Romance Languages

This study aims to relate dyslexia prevalence with different levels of grapho-phonemic correspondence in Romance languages. Thus, we propose to …

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The Construct Study on the Mindset Scale of Primary Gifted Students

The purpose of the study was to construct the cognitive mindset scale for primary gifted students. 120 elementary school students …

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Construction of Instructional Design Model Using Picture Books on Children With Specific Language Impairment

Compared with ordinary children, children with specific language impairment (SLI) have delayed language development, poor reading comprehension, and greater difficulties …

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Establishing Norm Reference for SLI Children in Mainland China

This study aims to establish a norm reference of children's language development level. As many psychological-medical assessing tools are available …

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Reflection on My Interactions With Student J Within the Framework of Motivational Interviewing

Current pedagogies for supporting academically struggling students mainly include tailoring learning contents to meet their differentiated needs or offering one-on-one …

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The Current State and Challenges of Hungarian Music Schools: Special Educational Needs Students in the Focus

In the “country of Zoltán Kodály” music teaching, even today, is at international standards quality and instrumental education takes place …

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Participation of Families in Inclusive Education in the First Cycle of Basic Education: A Systematic Review

Family participation in school has proven to benefit child's self-esteem, equality in inclusive education, and to a more enriching and …

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Development of a Holistic Sexuality Education Model for Children with Special Needs

Inadequate sexuality education provision caused by negative connotations surrounding sexual health perpetuated major social issues that affect the community of …

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Breaking Free From the Medical Model Approach in Special Education: A Roadmap to Biopsychosocial Model – Latvian Experience

Disability models are crucial in understanding and addressing disability related issues and supporting people with special needs. The medical model, …

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A Study on Vocational Commitment and Related Factors of Special Education Assistants in Taiwan

In recent years, Taiwan has invested a lot of resources in hiring special education assistants to assist students with disabilities …

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Dyslexia and Graphocentrism: Neuroscience Contributions

This study focuses on the lack of special scientific agenda of Brazilian education institutions regarding dyslexia as a Learning Disorder, …

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Research on the Awareness of Affective Needs and the Design of Observation Checklist of Classroom Behavior for Gifted Students

This study tried to understand gifted students’ emotional needs and develop the observation checklist of classroom behavior for gifted students …

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An Evaluation of the Maltese School Literacy Environments and Practices of Students With Down Syndrome

This study aimed to evaluate the literacy abilities of students with Down Syndrome (DS) from the perspective of educators while …

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Raise Your Voice: Students with Learning Disabilities’ Perspectives About Their Science Learning

There is an underrepresentation of individuals with disabilities in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Given the …

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Psychological Challenges as Factors of Learning Difficulties Among Cambodian Children

Given growing evidence indicating correlation between children's learning issues and problems at home, this qualitative study aims to understand potential …

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Characteristics of Executive Function and Its Relationship With Mastery Motivation in Young Children With Global Developmental Delays

Executive function encompasses multiple functions of brain related to cognitive constructs such as self-regulation and mastery motivation. Whether there was …

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Exploring the Experiences of Dentists During Dental Visits of Patients with ASD

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may manifest different behaviors during their checkups due to unusual stimuli inside the dental clinic. …

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Educational Services for Students With Disabilities From Moving-In to Moving-Out of Chiang Mai University

The research objectives were to examine the state of educational services that Disability Support Services Center at Chiang Mai University …

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Coaching and Mentoring Teachers to Accommodate Students With Learning Disabilities in Elementary Inclusive Classrooms

Research objectives were to investigate 1) teachers’ knowledge of coaching and mentoring methods and selecting appropriate teaching accommodation of both …

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The Identity of People With Disabilities: Advancing Through a Study on Self-Determination and Self-Knowledge

The concept of identity has been a research topic for hundreds of years. Researchers have considered the influences of culture, …

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Force for Good: The Value of High-Achieving University Students in Tutoring Struggling Younger Students in Underserved Communities

Disparities in education access have been exacerbated by the pandemic. Children in communities with less access to education often experience …

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Teachers’ Sentiments, Attitudes, and Concerns About Inclusive Practice in Higher Education

The policy of inclusive education (IE) regulates schools to provide educational opportunity to all students (regardless of learning disabilities) to …

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Academic Motivation and Academic Self-concept of Students with Special Education Needs in Higher Education

Previous studies suggested that students with special educational needs (SEN) in the primary and secondary schools were fragile in self-efficacy …

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A Cultural-Historical Approach to Children With Specific Language Impairment in China

Specific Language Impairment (SLI) is a developmental disorder in children with lower language capacity than average children in the same …

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The Elements of a Conducive Online Distance Learning Environment for Deaf Students

A Conducive Online Distance Learning Environment poses a significant element in the education structure of Deaf students during this health …

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Choices Student-Athlete Made in Education & Future Career Aspiration: A Qualitative Study in Indonesia

Indonesia has a special national education policy concerning students with notable talents in which they are entitled to special coaching …

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Formulating Indicators of Creativity Among Gifted Learners in the Philippine Context

This study aimed to explore indicators that define creativity in the Philippine context. A qualitative textual study was employed which …

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Orphans and School Vulnerabilities in Selected States in Nigeria

This study investigated the issues that relate with schooling of orphans in Nigeria. The descriptive survey research was undertaken in …

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Exploring the Challenges of Academic Fatigue and Strategies to Enhance Retention for the Determined Ones (TDOs) in Online Learning

The daily activities of educational institutions globally were affected by the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020. The abrupt transition from on-campus …

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DDMATH: New Approaches for Teaching Mathematics to Blind and Visually Impaired Students

This presentation is about DDMATH (https://ddmath.eu), a project funded by ERASMUS+ that brings together partners from 4 European Countries (Italy, …

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Learning to Express Pain: Book-based Medical Expression AAC Learning for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices emerged in the 1980s as an effective communication support technology for individuals with complex …

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Inclusive Research With People With Intellectual Disabilities as Co-researchers – Towards Emancipation

Inclusive research covers various forms of participation of researchers with disabilities in the research process. Its idea is that non-disabled …

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Progressing Education & Difference: Gifted Education, Special Education, Learning Difficulties & Disability Into a New Normal World

The covid-19 pandemic has impacted higher educational institutions and student learning considerably, particularly as rapid transitions to remote learning platforms …

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Whitewashed Tombs: Emergency Online Learning Through the Experiences of Students with Disabilities at a Rural South African University

The COVID-19 pandemic has induced an enormous effect on educational institutions globally. Rural institutions are at a greater disadvantage when …

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A Multifaceted Approach to Complex Needs: Targeted Interventions for Gifted Students With Autism

Recent studies have focused on identification of gifted students with ASD and on their learning experiences; however, there appears to …

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Effect of Two Therapies and Gender on Reading Skills of Pupils With Learning Disabilities

Reading is a fundamental skill required for effective participation in academic tasks. This research investigated the significant main effects of …

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An Assessment of Mothers’ Perception of Fathers’ Involvement in Digital Teaching and Learning During the Lockdown

Lockdown measures due to COVID-19 did not only foster digital teaching and learning but also influence family bonding. Hence, while …

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The Background and Influence of Gender Inequity in Music Textbooks, and the Direction of Future Music Textbooks

Textbooks are fundamental resources for students in schools regardless of the level of education since students tend to learn countless …

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Nepalese EFL Teachers’ Perception and Practices of Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction (DI) is a pedagogical premise that provides benefits, such as meeting diverse learner needs, accommodating students with varying …

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EasyTalk: A Digital Writer’s Workshop for Leichte Sprache (Easy-to-read German)

Leichte Sprache (LS; Easy-to-Read German) is a simplified variety of German characterized by simplified syntactic constructions and a small vocabulary …

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Teachers as a Source of Support: Perceptions of Parents of Children With ADHD During COVID-19 Distance Learning

This qualitative research, conducted during the COVID-19 distance-learning days, was designed to understand the perceptions of parents of primary-school-age children …

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Effective Revising Instruction for Struggling Writers

Revising is a critical part of the writing process (Scardamalia & Bereiter, 1986). Expert writers tend to make global text …

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Dyslexia and the English Language: Contributions to the Education in Regular Schools

Dyslexic people need their teachers to be knowledgeable about the subject for their learning can be effective. The "spelling, writing …

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Construct Validity and Reliability Testing the Concept of Disaster Resistant Education in Inclusive Primary Schools

This study aims to test the validity and reliability of construct variables and indicators of disaster mitigation education models in …

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What Play Does ASD Have in 3D Media Art Class

Most art-making such as drawing and painting are visional. However, the three-dimensional medium in visual art such as sculpture and …

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Amplifying Vulnerabilities: How COVID-19 is Impacting Japanese at Risk Youth

There are 608 "Children’s Homes" (児童養護施設 jidō yōgo shisetsu) across Japan caring for youth unable to live their parents for …

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Vocational Skill Training Model to Embody Social Independence of Mild Intellectual Disability People

Vocational skills for people moving towards adulthood, including for mild intellectual disability people, are requisite competencies. By having vocational skills, …

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The Inclusiveness of Inclusive Education – The Key Themes, Attitudes, and Challenges a Review of the Literature

The global initiatives of Education for All and inclusive education (IE) have created many unique problems as countries around the …

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Orientation Courses for Migrants in Germany: Between Civic Adult Education and Neoliberal Tendencies

Migrants coming to Germany are obliged to take part in ‘integration courses’ in order to obtain residence titles. The curriculum …

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A Voice E-book Reading System Designed for the Visually Impaired People

No matter in life, study, or at work, reading is one of the major sources to obtain information. However, traditional …

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Math Readiness: Early Identification of Preschool Children Least Ready for Formal Mathematics Instruction in School

Key mathematics competencies mastered in kindergarten are associated with higher mathematics achievement in later elementary and middle school. Unfortunately, deficits …

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Project Inclusive Education: People with Intellectual Disabilities work as University Lecturers

The German project Inclusive Education tackles, worldwide unique, the social isolation of people with intellectual disabilities via qualifying them in …

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