Name of the TIG:    
Special Education Needs
                            
Aims and vision of the TIG:
  • To discuss and compare different practices and experiences of dealing with Special Education Needs (SEN), Inclusion and Diversity in different countries;
  • To share and promote the teaching of SEN in Teacher Training;
  • To publish results of research, articles and reports of activities; and
  • To share examples of best practices in connection with students with special needs and their families.



Format of the sessions:
Short presentations (30 to 45 minutes and a 15 minute discussion) and workshops with active participation will outline the programme of the TIG seminars. Presentations on the special topic will be planned on Friday and presentations on all topics in the field of SEN will be planned on Saturday morning. In addition to  the presentations, a school visit will be planned on Friday morning. 

Topic for next conference:
Special Education:  Action Oriented Strategies and Best Practices for Helping Students with Special Needs 

Call for papers and proposals: send abstract to TIG leader before 1st of December
Name of TIG leader(s) and contact details:
Marilyn Tolbert
​(EMAIL HERE)
Texas Christian University (USA)
Uffe Lund
​(EMAIL HERE)
University College UCC
Copenhagen
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