The Ideal Special Education Teacher in Nigeria

This paper focused on an ideal special education teacher in Nigeria. Concept of an ideal special education teacher was discussed. The works and roles of an ideal special education teacher were examined. Different types of disabilities that qualify an individual with special needs for special education programme were spelt out. Similarly, qualities of an ideal special education teacher were discussed. Also activities and skills expected of an ideal special education teacher were examined. The characteristics required of a special education teacher to help persons with special needs maximise their potentials were also stated. Consequently, fruitful and useful recommendations that will aid special education teachers work with persons with special needs successfully were also discussed.

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