Using the Church to maximize the potential of learners with special needs

Learners with special needs experience myriad problems in general and special education. These problems range from minor academic, social, emotional, and behavioral problems to major disenfranchisements, disadvantages, and disillusionments. In addition, these problems can be very intense. As a resul...

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Published inMulticultural Learning and Teaching Vol. 18; no. 2; pp. 231 - 237
Main Authors Obiakor, Gina C., Obiakor, Kristen E., Obiakor, Festus E., Jones, Kevin
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin De Gruyter 01.09.2023
Walter de Gruyter GmbH
Subjects
Christian values
Christianity
Church Role
Churches
eight steps to maximize potential
general and special educators
health professionals
learners with special needs
Religious Factors
Religious schools
Special education
Special Needs Students
Spirituality
Students with disabilities
the Church
Values
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Summary:Learners with special needs experience myriad problems in general and special education. These problems range from minor academic, social, emotional, and behavioral problems to major disenfranchisements, disadvantages, and disillusionments. In addition, these problems can be very intense. As a result, they call for innovative and creative techniques that include using the Church as a spiritual tool in educational activities. As educators and health professionals who are also Christians, we believe using the Church can assist in remediating the plights of these learners with special needs and in maximizing their fullest potential in school and in life. This is the focus of this article.
ISSN:2194-654X
2161-2412
2161-2412
DOI:10.1515/mlt-2021-2019