The implementation of the constructivist teaching Science using ICT in the parallel support


Published: Nov 1, 2015
Keywords:
Science Special Education Constructivist Teaching Inclusive Education Parallel Support Pervasive Developmental Disorders - Autism ICT
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Abstract
Modern studies have shown that the teaching of Science, according to the cooperative and constructive learning theory, helps both pupils with special educational needs and general education students conquer knowledge disproving their ideas and take an interest in Science. The purpose of parallel support is to help the student to acquire knowledge of reality as well as the belief that they can handle reality. This can be done through the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). However, at the secondary level of education there is a gap in teaching through ICT in the parallel support and in co-teaching students of special and general education.  The purpose of this study was to recognize the role and the importance of constructive approach in the teaching of Science with the help of ICT in co-teaching-parallel support of high school students of general and special education. The study took place during the school year 2011-2012 at the 1st High School of Neo Psychiko, in the parallel support to an autistic student (action research). There was an attempt to implement constructive method in the teaching of Science through ICTs, using web 02. The investigation showed that the application of the constructive method of teaching Science with ICT to a student who belongs to the spectrum of autism may develop their self-motivation, exploit their skills and, ultimately, enable the student to integrate and work with other students and the teacher of general education.
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