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Education
Educational Structure
The general objectives of special education are that handicapped children should as far as possible be taught in ordinary school environments, and that all children are entitled to an instruction which is adapted to their prerequisites, possibilities and needs. Following this, the objectives of the teaching is identical to the ones applying to the different levels of the education system.
Special education can be organised in different ways. In most cases, the pupil remains in a mainstream school class and receives special education in one or more subjects as a supplement to the general teaching. A pupil may receive special education that substitutes the pupil's participation in the normal education in one or more subjects. A pupil may alternatively be taught in a special class either within a mainstream school or within a special school. And finally a combination is possible in which the pupil is a member of either a mainstream school class or a special class, but receives education in both types of classes. Special classes exist for pupils with intellectual disabilities, dyslexia, visual handicap, hearing problems, and for pupils with a physical handicap.
The pedagogical-psychological advisory centres (PPR) service is obliged to assess the child's needs for special educational assistance upon request. PPR is responsible for estimating whether specific teaching materials or aids could enhance a pupil's learning opportunities or compensate for difficulties such as a handicap. PPR will advice on the structure and nature of the special educational assistance proposed for the child and whether it should be provided by the county or the municipality.
Physical Education (PE)
Article: Sport in school voor mentaal gehandicapten
On a special school for young mental retarded in Kobenhavns Amt (Cph. Counti) we offer a 3-years-education program with physical education as the central subject for a group w. 12 – 15 pupils.
By using the physical activities it has been possible to improve the pupils abilities not only in physical areas but also in psychological and social areas.
(Idraetslinien pa Maglemosen – specialundervisning for unge, Kbh’s Amt. Tine Souliè; Insitute of exercise and sport sciences, University of Copenhagen)
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