Recent Trends in Teaching English to People with Disabilities in Light of International Experiences

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College of Education, King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia

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The study aimed to identify recent trends in teaching English to people with disabilities in light of international experiences. To achieve the goal of the study, the descriptive analytical approach was followed, which depends primarily on studying reality or the phenomenon as it is, working to describe it accurately, and expressing it qualitatively, and then arriving at conclusions that contribute to describing the current reality in order to develop it for the better.
Through reviewing Arab and foreign studies and references related to the subject of the study, the researcher reached the following recommendations:

1. The importance of using assistive technology and multimedia in teaching English to students with disabilities, as it helps enhance their understanding and improve their language skills.
2. The necessity of adapting teaching methods and strategies to suit the needs of each category of students with disabilities, whether they are hearing, visual, motor, or mental disabilities.
3. Providing a supportive and safe educational environment for students with disabilities, taking into account their special needs and increasing their motivation to learn.
4. The importance of training and qualifying teachers to deal with students with disabilities and use appropriate educational methods for them.
Cooperating and exchanging experiences with developed countries in the field of education for people with disabilities, and benefiting from their successful experiences.

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Al Dmour, Magda Abdullah Yasin (2019), “A study of the used vocabulary learning strategies by teachers for elementary stages in Jordanian English language curriculum in public schools”, Journal of Education and Psychological Sciences. 3(21)
Bunting, Leona (2021), “Swedish teachers’ views on the use of personalized learning technologies for teaching children reading in the English classroom”, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction 27 (2021) 100236.
Jenkins, J., and Else. (2003). Exceptional Children-How Cooperative Learning Works for Special Education and Remedial Students, Council for Exceptional Children, 69( 3)
Martz, L. (1992): Marking School Better, New York, Times Books
Kumar, Kodihalli Ramanna Anil; Ravi S. &Srivatsa, S.K. Effective e-learning approach for Students with Learning Disabilities, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2(11).1-5.
Teal Center staff. (2010). Universal Design for Learning. Re-trieved from: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2_TEAL_UDL.pdf
Translation of Arabic References:
Ahmed, Mohammed, Salah. (2020). Community Education Requirements for People with Special Needs in Egypt in the Light of the Digital Technology Age. Master's Thesis, Sohag University, Faculty of Education, Egypt
Ahmari, Rima Rashid (2010). The effectiveness of using learning objects in developing the academic achievement of first-grade students in English. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
Bryant, Diane. (2012). Teaching Students with Special Needs in Integration Classes, translated by Muhammad Hassan Ismail. Jordan, Amman, Dar Al-Fikr.
Bahgat, Rifaat, Mahmoud. (2004) Learning Styles for Children with Special Needs. Egypt, Cairo. World of Books
Bouzid, Sarah, Mohammed. (2022). Universal Design for Learning in Light of the Legislation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation. Vol. 13, v. 46, 100-118. Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1237649.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2008). United Nations, New York.
Al-Juhani, Azza Salem (2011). The effectiveness of electronic educational games in developing the achievement of English language among middle school students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
Al-Hazmi, Fatima, Ali. (2018). The effectiveness of using the curriculum theater in developing the achievement of fifth grade students for the English language course. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Riyadh.
Al-Hazmi, Sultan, Hassan. (2006). Teaching English at the Primary Level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between Pros and Cons: An Exploratory Study. Yearbook of the Teachers College in Abha, (7), pp. 13-52.
Al-Hmoud, Ali Ahmed (2009). Indicators and reasons for the low skills of middle school students in remote villages of the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the English language from the point of view of teachers and supervisors. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Helaissi, Moeed, Hassan. (2011). The effect of using the differentiated education strategy on academic achievement in the English language course among sixth grade students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Khatib, Jamal. (2006). The level of knowledge of teachers of regular classes of learning difficulties and the impact of a training program based on its development on the teaching convictions of these teachers. International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Al-Khatib, Muhammad, Shahat. (2012). Education in Japan and China: Features and Lessons. Taibah University Digital Repository, Saudi Arabia.
Daoud, Mr., Khairy. (2023). Community participation and its role in empowering students with special needs in light of the experiences of some countries. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Beni Suef University, Egypt.
Al-Rabi'i, Khudair Hajari (2014). The effect of using the Marzano model in teaching English on the achievement and development of the tendency towards the subject among second-year secondary students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Al-Zuhairi, Rashid Zanan (2008). The reasons for the low level of achievement of middle school students in learning English from the point of view of academics, teachers and supervisors in Makkah and Taif. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Zayat, Fathi. (2009). Integration of people with special needs philosophy, curriculum and mechanisms. Egypt, Cairo, Universities Publishing House.
Saadeh, Jawdat Ahmed Saleh. (2020). Patterns of special education curriculum. Journal of Educational Innovations. retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1135186.
Al-Shamrani, Mohsen, Hadi (2010). The effect of using an electronic learning bag for a unit of the English language course on the academic achievement of second-grade intermediate students in Makkah Al-Mukarramah city. Supplementary research for a degree Unpublished Master's Degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Sayegh, Amal Mustafa Minshawi. (2016). Attitudes of parents and special education teachers towards the role of e-learning and the means of modern technologies in improving the educational level and some positive resistance variables for children with disabilities. Specialized Educational Journal, vol. 5, p. 12, 333-343, retrieved from: http://search.mandumah.com/Record/845096.
Sayegh. Reem, Bakr. (2012). The effect of using programmed animation-based education on academic achievement and attitude towards English among sixth grade students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Tabboush, Sabrina. (2021). Using Digital Technology to Support People with Special Needs: International Experiences. Scientific Journal of Technology and Disability Sciences, Volume 3, Volume 1, 247-269 Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1139140.
Taha, Radi, Abdul Majeed. (2014). Educational integration and the problems of teaching children auditorically in general education schools. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi.
Amri, Mohammed, Hammoud. (2015). Contemporary trends in art education. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, 1(2), 221-241.
Al-Ayed, Wasef Mohammed, and Kamal, Saeed Akl. (2011). Obstacles facing teachers of special education institutes and integration programs in regular schools in Taif Governorate. Jalat al-Tarbiya, p. 146, vol. 1, 501-546. Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/196548.
Abdelbaqi, Azza, Nadi, Abdel Zaher. (2012). A proposed conception to activate the role of Egyptian NGOs in the field of rehabilitation of the physically disabled in light of the experiences of some countries. Master Thesis, Faculty of Education, Fayoum University.
Asal, Khaled, Muhammad. (2012). People with special needs: theoretical insights and counseling interventions. Egypt, Alexandria, Dar Al-Wafa
Alamari, Aisha, Belihesh, Muhammad. (2016). The impact of the use of participatory e-learning via the web on the cognitive achievement and skill performance of learnable mentally handicapped students. Taibah University Journal of Educational Sciences, retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/775543.
Issa, Murad Ali, Abdul Muti, Al-Saeed, Abdul-Khaleq, Khalifa, Walid, Al-Sayed, Ahmed. (2011). Recent trends in the deaf (concepts - theories - applications.  Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Wafa.
Fahmy, Muhammad, Sayyid. (2008). Social behavior of the disabled, a study in social work. Egypt, Alexandria, Modern University Office
Al-Qahtani, Sarah, Muhammad, and Al-Saleh, Noha, Muhammad. (2023). A proposed conception to develop the reality of education for people with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the light of some recent trends. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Tanta University, Volume (89).
Al-Qur'an, Mahmoud, Ahmed. (2017). Contemporary issues and modern trends in special education. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi.
Complete, satisfied, justly. (2020). A proposed conception for the development of education and education of people with special needs in the light of modern trends. Fayoum University Journal for Educational and Psychological Sciences, vol. 14, vol. 9, 351-448 retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1108733.
Kamel, Muhammad, Ali. (2002). The comprehensive reference for practical exercises for the rehabilitation of mentally handicapped children. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Tala'i
Muhammad, al-Jaber, and Adam, 'Umar. (2021) An analytical comparison of the reality of education of individuals with special needs in Chadian society. Scientific Journal of Special Education.3(1), 261-291.
Al-Mutairi, Dalal, Diab (2016). The impact of augmented reality technology in teaching English on the academic achievement of second-grade intermediate students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Social Sciences, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh.
Al-Mutairi, Miteb Eid (2009). Teaching problems of the English language teacher at the primary stage in Al-Mahd Governorate. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Al-Mutairi, Sultan Fahid. (2017). The effectiveness of using cooperative learning in developing language skills for students with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Education, p. 173, vol. 2, 600-625 Retrieved from: http://search.mandumah.com/Record/883489.
Al Dmour, Magda Abdullah Yasin (2019), “A study of the used vocabulary learning strategies by teachers for elementary stages in Jordanian English language curriculum in public schools”, Journal of Education and Psychological Sciences. 3(21)
Bunting, Leona (2021), “Swedish teachers’ views on the use of personalized learning technologies for teaching children reading in the English classroom”, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction 27 (2021) 100236.
Jenkins, J., and Else. (2003). Exceptional Children-How Cooperative Learning Works for Special Education and Remedial Students, Council for Exceptional Children, 69( 3)
Martz, L. (1992): Marking School Better, New York, Times Books
Kumar, Kodihalli Ramanna Anil; Ravi S. &Srivatsa, S.K. Effective e-learning approach for Students with Learning Disabilities, International Journal of Scientific & Engineering Research, 2(11).1-5.
Teal Center staff. (2010). Universal Design for Learning. Re-trieved from: https://lincs.ed.gov/sites/default/files/2_TEAL_UDL.pdf
Translation of Arabic References:
Ahmed, Mohammed, Salah. (2020). Community Education Requirements for People with Special Needs in Egypt in the Light of the Digital Technology Age. Master's Thesis, Sohag University, Faculty of Education, Egypt
Ahmari, Rima Rashid (2010). The effectiveness of using learning objects in developing the academic achievement of first-grade students in English. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
Bryant, Diane. (2012). Teaching Students with Special Needs in Integration Classes, translated by Muhammad Hassan Ismail. Jordan, Amman, Dar Al-Fikr.
Bahgat, Rifaat, Mahmoud. (2004) Learning Styles for Children with Special Needs. Egypt, Cairo. World of Books
Bouzid, Sarah, Mohammed. (2022). Universal Design for Learning in Light of the Legislation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United States of America. Journal of Special Education and Rehabilitation. Vol. 13, v. 46, 100-118. Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1237649.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2008). United Nations, New York.
Al-Juhani, Azza Salem (2011). The effectiveness of electronic educational games in developing the achievement of English language among middle school students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah.
Al-Hazmi, Fatima, Ali. (2018). The effectiveness of using the curriculum theater in developing the achievement of fifth grade students for the English language course. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, Imam Muhammad bin Saud University, Riyadh.
Al-Hazmi, Sultan, Hassan. (2006). Teaching English at the Primary Level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia between Pros and Cons: An Exploratory Study. Yearbook of the Teachers College in Abha, (7), pp. 13-52.
Al-Hmoud, Ali Ahmed (2009). Indicators and reasons for the low skills of middle school students in remote villages of the city of Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the English language from the point of view of teachers and supervisors. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Helaissi, Moeed, Hassan. (2011). The effect of using the differentiated education strategy on academic achievement in the English language course among sixth grade students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Khatib, Jamal. (2006). The level of knowledge of teachers of regular classes of learning difficulties and the impact of a training program based on its development on the teaching convictions of these teachers. International Conference on Learning Disabilities, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
Al-Khatib, Muhammad, Shahat. (2012). Education in Japan and China: Features and Lessons. Taibah University Digital Repository, Saudi Arabia.
Daoud, Mr., Khairy. (2023). Community participation and its role in empowering students with special needs in light of the experiences of some countries. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Beni Suef University, Egypt.
Al-Rabi'i, Khudair Hajari (2014). The effect of using the Marzano model in teaching English on the achievement and development of the tendency towards the subject among second-year secondary students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Al-Zuhairi, Rashid Zanan (2008). The reasons for the low level of achievement of middle school students in learning English from the point of view of academics, teachers and supervisors in Makkah and Taif. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Zayat, Fathi. (2009). Integration of people with special needs philosophy, curriculum and mechanisms. Egypt, Cairo, Universities Publishing House.
Saadeh, Jawdat Ahmed Saleh. (2020). Patterns of special education curriculum. Journal of Educational Innovations. retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1135186.
Al-Shamrani, Mohsen, Hadi (2010). The effect of using an electronic learning bag for a unit of the English language course on the academic achievement of second-grade intermediate students in Makkah Al-Mukarramah city. Supplementary research for a degree Unpublished Master's Degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Sayegh, Amal Mustafa Minshawi. (2016). Attitudes of parents and special education teachers towards the role of e-learning and the means of modern technologies in improving the educational level and some positive resistance variables for children with disabilities. Specialized Educational Journal, vol. 5, p. 12, 333-343, retrieved from: http://search.mandumah.com/Record/845096.
Sayegh. Reem, Bakr. (2012). The effect of using programmed animation-based education on academic achievement and attitude towards English among sixth grade students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Tabboush, Sabrina. (2021). Using Digital Technology to Support People with Special Needs: International Experiences. Scientific Journal of Technology and Disability Sciences, Volume 3, Volume 1, 247-269 Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1139140.
Taha, Radi, Abdul Majeed. (2014). Educational integration and the problems of teaching children auditorically in general education schools. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi.
Amri, Mohammed, Hammoud. (2015). Contemporary trends in art education. Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, 1(2), 221-241.
Al-Ayed, Wasef Mohammed, and Kamal, Saeed Akl. (2011). Obstacles facing teachers of special education institutes and integration programs in regular schools in Taif Governorate. Jalat al-Tarbiya, p. 146, vol. 1, 501-546. Retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/196548.
Abdelbaqi, Azza, Nadi, Abdel Zaher. (2012). A proposed conception to activate the role of Egyptian NGOs in the field of rehabilitation of the physically disabled in light of the experiences of some countries. Master Thesis, Faculty of Education, Fayoum University.
Asal, Khaled, Muhammad. (2012). People with special needs: theoretical insights and counseling interventions. Egypt, Alexandria, Dar Al-Wafa
Alamari, Aisha, Belihesh, Muhammad. (2016). The impact of the use of participatory e-learning via the web on the cognitive achievement and skill performance of learnable mentally handicapped students. Taibah University Journal of Educational Sciences, retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/775543.
Issa, Murad Ali, Abdul Muti, Al-Saeed, Abdul-Khaleq, Khalifa, Walid, Al-Sayed, Ahmed. (2011). Recent trends in the deaf (concepts - theories - applications.  Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Wafa.
Fahmy, Muhammad, Sayyid. (2008). Social behavior of the disabled, a study in social work. Egypt, Alexandria, Modern University Office
Al-Qahtani, Sarah, Muhammad, and Al-Saleh, Noha, Muhammad. (2023). A proposed conception to develop the reality of education for people with disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the light of some recent trends. Journal of the Faculty of Education, Tanta University, Volume (89).
Al-Qur'an, Mahmoud, Ahmed. (2017). Contemporary issues and modern trends in special education. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi.
Complete, satisfied, justly. (2020). A proposed conception for the development of education and education of people with special needs in the light of modern trends. Fayoum University Journal for Educational and Psychological Sciences, vol. 14, vol. 9, 351-448 retrieved from http://search.mandumah.com/Record/1108733.
Kamel, Muhammad, Ali. (2002). The comprehensive reference for practical exercises for the rehabilitation of mentally handicapped children. Egypt, Cairo, Dar Al-Tala'i
Muhammad, al-Jaber, and Adam, 'Umar. (2021) An analytical comparison of the reality of education of individuals with special needs in Chadian society. Scientific Journal of Special Education.3(1), 261-291.
Al-Mutairi, Dalal, Diab (2016). The impact of augmented reality technology in teaching English on the academic achievement of second-grade intermediate students. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Social Sciences, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh.
Al-Mutairi, Miteb Eid (2009). Teaching problems of the English language teacher at the primary stage in Al-Mahd Governorate. Unpublished Supplementary Research for a master's degree, College of Education, um Al-Qura University, Makkah.
Al-Mutairi, Sultan Fahid. (2017). The effectiveness of using cooperative learning in developing language skills for students with intellectual disabilities. Journal of Education, p. 173, vol. 2, 600-625 Retrieved from: http://search.mandumah.com/Record/883489.

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