Damjana Urh, BA (Pedagogy), MA (Inclusive Pedagogy), is a Year 9 teacher in the adapted programme with lower educational standards at Danilo Lokar Primary School in Ajdovščina. Working with children with special educational needs brings her great joy and inspiration, as well as daily challenges that demand flexibility, creativity, and an individualised approach. An artistic soul at heart, she incorporates music and theatre pedagogy into her work. She utilises digital tools and artificial intelligence as instruments to further enhance and express her creativity.
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Digital Tools Do Not Replace the Teacher – They Strengthen Their Pedagogical Role
A case study of teaching in an adapted programme for pupils with lower educational standards
This contribution presents a good practice example of using digital tools in an adapted educational programme for pupils with lower educational standards. The emphasis is on the role of the teacher as the key driver of the pedagogical process. Through their professional expertise, a deep understanding of their pupils, and considered choice of digital tools, teachers can create a motivational, inclusive, and individualised learning environment. The presentation showcases the creation of educational videos with pupils as a specific case study. Digital tools are employed as instructional aids to provide greater clarity of the subject matter, enhance memorisation, facilitate knowledge recall, and promote collaborative learning. The presentation highlights the results of using digital videos and creative tasks, offering a reflection on the significance of the teacher’s role in the age of artificial intelligence.