Inclusive Inclusive Physical Education: A Strategy to Create a Friendly Learning Environment for Students with Special Needs
Keywords:
Inclusive physical education, students with special needs, learning environment, educational strategies.Abstract
Inclusive physical education is an approach that aims to create a welcoming and supportive learning environment for all students, including those with special needs. This research aims to explore strategies that can be implemented in physical education to ensure the active participation of students with special needs. Through qualitative and quantitative data collection, this article discusses various methods, challenges and solutions that can be implemented in the context of inclusive physical education. The results show that the implementation of appropriate strategies can increase special needs students' engagement in physical activity, as well as strengthen their self-confidence and social skills.
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Teachers. Journal of Education and Learning, 9(2), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.5539/jel.v9n2p21
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