DESIGNING TEACHING MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS: VISUAL, HEARING AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Abstract

Among the efforts currently being made to develop the education system, the most notable and important is the widespread and increased coverage of inclusive education. Inclusive education is the education of children with special educational needs in the same environment and conditions as their non-disabled peers. This system is designed to maintain equality between children and teens and create the necessary conditions for them to receive education, taking into account their civil rights. However, one of the factors that still prevents the full spread of inclusive education is the lack of sufficient educational and authentic materials.  That is, the lack of textbooks, electronic and audio manuals, visual materials, books and teaching aids necessary for teaching students with visual, hearing, speech and intellectual disabilities negatively affects their learning process. This article offers alternative solutions and options to the problem mentioned above, offering ideas for creating new manuals and materials.