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Importance of Special Education

Special education is an important part of general education system. It

should be made available to all students who need it. We can understand
the importance of special education by considering the following points:

1. Provide services and support

Special education provides a range of services and support that are

designed to meet the unique needs of disabled students. These services
include accommodations in the classroom, assistance with daily tasks, and
guidance and counseling.

2. Help in achieving full potential

It encourages disabled students to participate fully in curricular and co-

curricular activities. thus, helping them to achieve their full potential. It is
the duty of teachers to provide enough opportunities to disabled children so
that they can explore their talent and creativity.
3. Develop confidence in disabled students

It is helpful in developing the confidence of disabled students by ensuring

that they get the same educational benefits as their normal peers in a
regular classroom.

One of the objectives of special education is to provide quality education to

all children so that they can confidently handle any problem in their lives.

4.Provide opportunities to teachers

Special education teachers work with other teachers and specialists to
provide a well-rounded education for students with disabilities. They help
disabled students to become self-sufficient and prominent members of the
society.

5. Provide least restrictive environment

It provides the least restrictive environment for special children. In the least
restrictive environment, disabled children work collaboratively with other
students and help each other solve the problem. In this way, they can
develop their critical thinking skills, social skills and cooperative skills.

6. Make education universal

Universalisation is one of the main aims of education. It can be achieved

if, along with non-disabled children, disabled children are also provided with
equal educational opportunities. Thus, Special education can play an
important role in achieving this aim.

Conclusion

From the above discussion we can say that special education is essential
for disabled learners. It is helpful in the all-round development of disabled
children—physical, emotional, social and intellectual development.