CHILDREN WITH MENTAL RETARDATION: PEDAGOGICAL APPROACHES AND DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATION

Аннотация

This article is devoted to the study of pedagogical approaches to the education of mentally retarded children and their development. The article covers the definition of mental retardation, the causes of mental retardation, and the need for pedagogical support for such children. The importance of special approaches, methodologies, and individual planning used by the education system and teachers in working with mentally retarded children is highlighted. Recommendations are also given on how to stimulate their cognitive and social development by creating specific didactic materials and activities for these children. The article serves as a useful resource for educators and psychologists working in the field of special education.