Binary class: art and health-promoting technologies in working with children with special needs

The Use of Elements of Theatrical Technologies in Work with Children with Special Educational Needs

The course “Correctional and Health-Promoting Technologies in Work with Children with Special Educational Needs” is aimed at developing practical skills in applying elements of various technologies in the work of a practical psychologist and speech therapist in preschool education institutions.

On April 9, within the framework of the course, a binary practical class was held, organized by Associate Professor of the Department of Preschool Education N. A. Kot and Assistant of the Department of Social Work and Inclusive Education A. B. Melnychuk.

The invitation of Alla Bohdanivna was not accidental, as she is a well-known trainer in Ukraine in Forum Theatre and Newspaper Theatre.

Alongside discussing theoretical aspects of using correctional and health-promoting technologies, particularly elements of theatrical art, third-year students majoring in 012 Preschool Education practiced exercises that can later be incorporated into the content of correctional work with preschool children.

At the final stage of the class, the students composed cinquains in which they attempted to define the role of correctional and health-promoting technologies in the life of a child with special needs. Here are some of them:

Olena Malynovska:

• Methods.
• Correctional, health-promoting.
• Restore, strengthen, develop.
• Improve physical and mental condition.
• Well-being.

Alina Bautina:

• Child.
• Maladjusted, non-integrated.
• Develop, integrate, socialize.
• A child with special needs requires support.
• Help!

Kira Dubyna:

• Technologies.
• Correctional, health-promoting.
• Develop, support, restore.
• Help children live full lives.
• Care.

Olesia Holubtsova, Head of the Information Sector
Student Council of FDSSO