The overall objective of the project is to be a step forward to more inclusive schools in which students’ achievements raise contributing to both their attainment levels and progress. Specific objectives A. For TG1: - Better attainment levels in Mathematics and Nature Studies considering the primary school curricula; - Better progress of each student; - Better levels of involvement in school life. B. For TG2: Improved skills and competences: - To identify TG1 students’ specific learning needs; - To develop specific ways to support TG1 to learn better; - To adapt existing educational materials in Mathematics and Nature Studies and design their own lesson plans and support materials considering the specifics of their students.
The initial idea to support students with Learning Difficulties (LD) and their teachers originated from the growing number of the former, which is quite alarming and requires urgent measures, and the needs of the latter. A LD is something which calls for special educational provision. A student with a LD may be described as having specific problems processing certain forms of information. But learners with LD have their own place in the community. Schools are expected to create the conditions necessary for their development. Policy measures are the first step. Researching the topic internationally showed that the major needs are linked to additional training for mainstream teachers of how to work with SEN students, the insufficient educational materials and how to adapt existing ones. Considering the universal right to education and the need to provide support for teachers in teaching students with LD, we have identified the two target groups of the project: TG1 - Primary school students aged 6-11 with: • Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) • Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) – mild cases • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD), and TG2 - mainstream primary school teachers.