Awakening Creativity in Children with Mild General Learning Disabilities

Authors

  • Deirdre Walshe

Keywords:

MGLD, Mild General Learning Disabilities, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Creativity, Teaching Methodologies

Abstract

In attempting to simplify difficulties experienced by pupils with mild general learning disabilities, do teachers remove opportunities for looking outside the obvious? Do teaching methodologies that promote clear and linear thinking, deny pupils necessary experiences that could result in the development of creativity?

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Published

2003-06-06

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Walshe, D. (2003). Awakening Creativity in Children with Mild General Learning Disabilities. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 17(1), 23–32. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/169

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Vol. 17 No. 1 (2003)

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