PSYCHOLOGICAL AND PEDAGOGICAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS IN AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT

Abstract

The article examines theoretical and practical aspects of psychological and pedagogical support for students with special educational needs in an inclusive educational environment. The relevance of the study is due to the need to ensure equal access to quality education for all participants in the educational process, in particular for children and youth with special educational needs, as well as the need to create an effective system to support their learning, development and socialization. In the current conditions of reforming the education system and implementing the principles of inclusion, a comprehensive approach to organizing psychological and pedagogical support, which involves the interaction of teachers, practical psychologists, teacher assistants, parents, and other specialists, is of particular importance. The article substantiates the concept of «inclusive education» as a system of educational services. The essence of the concept of psychological and pedagogical support in an inclusive educational environment is analyzed, its main tasks, principles and directions of implementation are determined. The role of an interdisciplinary team of specialists in ensuring the individualization of the educational process and creating favorable conditions for the development of the personal potential of students with special educational needs is highlighted. Special attention is paid to the formation of a safe, tolerant and supportive educational environment that contributes to the successful adaptation and integration of such students into the school community. The article outlines three main aspects of psychological and pedagogical support: scientific, applied and procedural (practical). It is emphasized that its implementation should be based on constant monitoring of the needs of the student, taking into account the dynamics of his development, personal, emotional and social characteristics, as well as on close interaction between teachers, psychologists, parents and other participants in the educational environment. It is summarized that effective psychological and pedagogical support is an important component of the functioning of an inclusive educational environment and contributes to ensuring equal opportunities for learning and development of all students. The implementation of systemic support, based on the principles of partnership, humanization and individualization of the educational process, creates the prerequisites for the full participation of individuals with special educational needs in educational activities and their successful socialization.