Discipline: Education
This study was focused on the most effective means of educating severely challenged students. The study compares the effectiveness of the Modified Curriculum or a Vocational Life-Skills Curriculum in helping the student attain independence and success after educational or training services. This is conducted in Central Maryland, USA, High School classrooms. This endeavor helps guide parents and other stakeholders, educators, related service providers, and policymakers in determining the most effective way to educate or train students with severe cognitive and physical limitations. This study is important because it addresses the different curricula that may be used for a successful and meaningful classroom experience for severely challenged students. This study helps teachers to implement a curriculum that best serves this population. The study shows that Modified Curriculum and Vocational Life Skills Training are effective for students with Severely Challenged Students if implemented with ample time, resources, planning, and collaboration between Special Educators, Instructional Supports, Other Health Providers, and Parents/Guardians. There’s no significant difference in the performance of the respondents before and after using the Modified Curriculum and Vocational Life Skills Training curriculum.
ISSN 2960-365X (Online)
ISSN 2945-4603 (Print)
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