INCLUSIVE PEDAGOGICAL PRACTICES IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING FOR STUDENTS WITH DOWN SYNDROME
Special education. Down syndrome. English Language Teaching. Pedagogical Practices. Learning Trails.
Teaching English to students with Down Syndrome in public schools presents several challenges and is often ineffective due to the lack of inclusive pedagogical strategies and methodologies appropriate to the special educational needs of these students. This research aims to apply and analyze pedagogical practices in order to make English language learning meaningful for students with Down Syndrome. The students' personal learning environment will be used as a guide for the strategies that will be applied, as well as the use of assistive technology, especially with regard to language acquisition, will be supported in the classroom. Through the Learning Paths, which will unite the students' personal environment and assistive technology, it is expected that this study will contribute to the construction of more inclusive and effective pedagogical practices, thus promoting a more egalitarian and meaningful education for all students. The positive impact of these strategies can extend beyond the classroom, positively influencing the lives of these students in different social and professional contexts.