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Identification of special educational needs of early childhood education in Ghana.

Mrs. Mensah, Florence Akua
Snr. Lecturer/ Head of Department
0244852667
fakuamensah@uew.edu.gh

Authors
Florence A. Amenuvor, Vida Barbara Ntow & Jeremiah Badu Shayar
Paper Title
Identification of special educational needs of early childhood education in Ghana.
Conference Title
International Course on Early Childhood Education for Children with Special Needs
Conference Date
19th March, 2014.
Conference City
Golda-Meir Mount Carmel, Haifa
Conference State/Region
Haifa District
Conference Country
Israel
Abstract

Early Childhood Education is a key element for the growth and development of every country. This paper, provides a summary of reviewing the impact of early childhood special educational assessment on children to be ‘at risk’ of developing special educational needs. It was identified mainly that early identification of at risk factors for disabilities was ignored and there is minimal or no collaboration in the assessment procedures for learners. This has an adverse effect on the cognitive attainment and social or behavioral development on the child. The paper also discusses the identification of special educational needs; models/theories of teaching the early child; collaborators’ perspectives; and future developments. The article closes with a call for improved training for practitioners working in early year’s settings.

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