To metric units in the store and Roman numerals in the forest

Delo highlights the inspiring work of Andreja Štrucl, a special education teacher at Veliki Gaber Primary School in Slovenia, who champions adaptive and engaging teaching methods. Štrucl's philosophy centers on meeting students where they are, rather than forcing them into outdated pedagogical molds. She creatively integrates movement and real-world experiences into her lessons, whether it's a student with Asperger's practicing social interaction in a shop or fifth-graders learning measurement units by weighing items. The article showcases her dedication to making learning practical and her success in preparing students for greater independence. This approach, deeply rooted in understanding the local community and the specific needs of her students, demonstrates a commitment to inclusive education that goes beyond traditional classroom settings, reflecting a progressive educational outlook within Slovenia.

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Šola je zahtevna, a ni prezahtevna. Moramo pa mi narediti preklop v glavi. Učitelji moramo biti odprti, da spremenimo metode dela. Generacije otrok se spreminjajo in moramo se jim prilagoditi. Mi pa poskušamo otroke prilagoditi sebi oziroma zastarelim metodam dela.