STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES

Abstract

Numerous academics have proposed several instructional methods in the last few years in an attempt to improve the educational system for children with intellectual impairments. The use of rationalist and behaviourist approaches for educating children with intellectual impairments, as discussed in this article, is a hot topic of discussion. Many academics have argued that the two methods should be used exclusively. Nevertheless, to effectively organise instructions and teaching, this study suggests using concepts from both methods. This article provides a summary of key constructivist and behaviourist views, as well as their implications for pupils with intellectual impairments. Lastly, the article summarises the methods and gives several suggestions for educating cognitively challenged students in the classroom. Further, it discusses different ways to understand students with intellectual disabilities and how to teach them effectively.

Keywords: Intellectual Disabilities, constructivist and behaviourist theory, Assessment strategies