Multi-cultural is not only based on ethnicity, it is also meant to help children in diversity of ability. Meaning special needs students who will be needing special accommodations when it comes to learning.
Students are defined as different in terms of :-
- Different mental ability
- Different physical ability
- Different race, religion, ethnicity (Includes originates)
- Different need in teaching styles (Visual or Audio Etc)
This is where the importance of the teacher to take up her role and do her duties. According to the differences and diversity if ability in the community, the government then provides different types of school to accommodate the needs, they are :
Special School
It is for students with special needs. The school is equipped with professionals who are trained to teach and work with the special accommodation environment. It does not only give support to the students, this school too give support to the parents and families of their students
Integrated School
It is a normal public school that accepts special students, who will have their own special class. These students are permitted to enter the normal set classroom for certain subjects, and then will need to return back to their own classroom after the period ends
Inclusive School
This school not only accept special students, but they do not have a designated classroom for the students. The students will be included in normal classes through out the day. However, the student with special needs will need clearance from their therapists and doctors, allowing them to enter a normal setting classroom, before registering to any inclusive schools.
Other accommodations for students who are different race, religion, ethnicity and teaching styles are protected by law of having :
- Non-discriminating law in education in the Child Act 2001
This includes not being racist, favouritism, culture-biased and any discriminating act.
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