QUALITY INDICATORS FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS

Quality indicators for special needs education are very similar to those for general education. The National Programme for Development of Education formulates the indicators for the Czech Educational Policy as a result coming from the broad discussions of professionals.

The indicators are:
Equal opportunity and access to education:
Each child has the right to be educated with respect to his/her individual needs.  Education has to be adapted to meet the needs of each child.

Positive school environment: 
It means an environment offering all the pupils an opportunity to improve their personality and individual knowledge and practical skills.

Open school atmosphere:
Classroom atmosphere built on friendly relations, feeling of security with participation of all pupils, supporting inclusion of children with special needs.

Teaching as facilitating:
Learning process has to stimulate pupil’s active role, his/her self confidence, participation at the process and activities within the class and his/her motivation for whole-life education.

Document prepared by: Vera Vojtova, National Co-ordinator

For further information, contact please:
Vera Vojtova, National Co-ordinator. Vojtova@ped.muni.cz
Zuzana Kaprova, Representative Board Member, zuzana.kaprova@msmt.cz

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www.Eurydice-org.cz
www.UIV.cz
www.msmt.cz
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