The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), in collaboration with the Primary School Behavioral Education Project, has implemented the Grade 1 Reading Curriculum in Special Education High Schools and developed a support document to assist teachers working with students with disabilities. This document was created through extensive consultations at both national and sub-national levels, ensuring that the views and needs of people with disabilities are included in school development plans.
The guide aims to provide teachers with a comprehensive understanding of special education practices, including:
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The education of children with disabilities
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Effective communication
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Inclusive classroom management
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Appropriate teaching programs and methods
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Assessment techniques
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Individual student support plans
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Library setup and resources suited for students with disabilities
It also introduces teaching materials, educational games, and instructional videos that have been made available on social media platforms to support quality education delivery.
The document is divided into 12 key chapters, each focusing on the following:
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Criteria for identifying disabilities – Understanding different types and levels of disabilities (physical, intellectual, mental, etc.), their causes, prevention strategies, and service provision based on disability type.
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Education models – Describing general education, integrated classrooms, and special education, along with the benefits of each.
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Students with visual impairments – Their characteristics, causes and prevention of vision issues, and the use of assistive devices.
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Students with hearing impairments – Their characteristics, causes and prevention, and assistive hearing tools.
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Developmental stages – Understanding child development, school-age milestones, developmental delays, and characteristics of students with intellectual disabilities and autism.
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Communication – Exploring verbal and non-verbal communication, message exchange processes, and effective communication methods.
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Classroom management – Creating engaging classrooms, behavior management strategies, and positive teaching practices for students with disabilities.
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Curriculum planning – Sample subject schedules and guidance on adapting the curriculum to meet diverse student needs.
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Teaching methods – Inclusive approaches for teaching students with visual, hearing, or intellectual impairments and autism, including how to produce digital learning materials.
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Assessment tools – Differentiating test formats and understanding reading assessment tools.
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Individual support plans – Planning and implementing support based on individual student needs.
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Library management – Guidance on organizing accessible libraries, scheduling use, and managing inclusive resources.
This document serves as a practical guide to strengthen teaching capacity and ensure inclusive, quality education for all students in Special Education High Schools across Cambodia.
