STRATEGIES IN ACCOMMODATING SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN IN INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

In this paper, the concept of accommodation in special needs education was reviewed. It was found that, Accommodation are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and to actively participate with other students in the general education classroom and in school-wide activities. The various types of Accommodations were also discussed to include, presentations, response, setting, and timing/scheduling accommodations respectively. Accommodation planning procedures were highlighted, the five-step accommodation decision making procedures were stated to include, identifying individual needs, matching students ‘needs with ways and means of accommodation, implementing the accommodation plan, evaluating outcomes of accommodation and utilizing the outcomes. It was therefore concluded that Accommodation as a form of adaptation is indispensable in special needs education, for the fact it deals with individuals who present atypical educational needs and characteristics; ensuring that such children with special needs are not denied their right to education.