Special education
Special Education
Special education (pronounced /ˈspɛʃəl ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/) is a branch of education that involves the practice of educating students with special needs in a way that addresses their individual differences and needs.
Etymology
The term "special education" comes from the practice of educating students who have special needs. The word "special" (from the Old French especial) means "particular" or "unusual". The word "education" (from the Latin educatio) means "the act of teaching or training".
Related Terms
- Inclusion: A policy that students with special needs spend most or all of their time with non-special (general education) needs students.
- Individualized Education Program (IEP): A document developed for each public school child in the U.S who needs special education.
- Learning disability: A classification that includes several areas of functioning in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner.
- Special Needs: A term used in clinical diagnostic and functional development to describe individuals who require assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Special education
- Wikipedia's article - Special education
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