TEACHERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES OF CHILDREN WITH SEN IN ALMATY PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Abstract

The Republic of Kazakhstan has initiated essential steps towards education for all. The ongoing shift to inclusive education supports and welcomes children with additional needs to the educational institutions, where mainstream classes are considered to have equal opportunities for everyone. However, the transition period to inclusive education faces some concerns towards adaptation of children with SEN and obstacles that impacts emotional and social aspects in their learning. ....