We, at Queen’s Valley School, aim to provide a rich learning environment to ensure a child’s growth and development in various domains – emotional, social, cognitive, communication, language and physical learning.
‘Each child is unique’ is the guiding principle behind our Comprehensive Inclusion Policy. We aim to ensure the provision of an inclusive environment for learning to students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and to those who need social and behavioral counselling. We provide a support system, catering to the needs of students who are slow learners, and students diagnosed with Learning Disabilities such as ADHD, ADD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia etc. We have a team of qualified and sensitized teachers who work in accordance with the National Education Policy, 2020 that ensures the success of holistic development and inclusivity. We provide necessary support for the student to learn in the regular classroom and participate in school social activities. We ensure sensitization and empowerment of all the stakeholders involved in the child’s welfare such as teachers, peers, parents and guardians.
Research shows that when a student with special needs is included in a regular classroom the student makes greater overall progress than a peer with similar disabilities in a segregated classroom. The benefits of inclusion extend to all students. Each and every student gains on many fronts: such as opportunities for new learning, values and attitudes related to human diversity, more developed interpersonal skills, as well as greater maturity, self confidence and self esteem.
Teaching methods for special education include:
1. Individualized approaches: Tailored learning to the student's needs and learning style.
2. Visual supports: Use of pictures, charts, and symbols to help convey content and information.
3. Structured learning: Create a structured and experiential environment to help students understand expectations.
4. Multisensory approaches: Incorporating different senses into lessons to enhance engagement and understanding.
5. Hands-on activities: Use of interactive activities to promote active learning and skill development.
6. Collaborative learning: Special and mainstream education teachers work together to help students with learning difficulties.
7. Curriculum design: Special educators create Individualised Education Plan that form a framework for the mainstream teachers to create lessons for inclusive classrooms.
Queen's Valley School fosters a holistic and inclusive learning environment that benefits all students. By utilizing individualized teaching methods and collaborative approaches, the school ensures that students with special needs thrive alongside their peers, contributing to a richer, more diverse educational experience for everyone.