As  the  title  indicates, this  study  has  sought  to  build  a paradigm for special  education in Palestine  to  serve  people  with  mental  health disabilities in line  with  international  trends  and standards. To that end, the  researchers  first made  a review of  relevant  theoretical  literature, such  as  articles,  theses  and dissertations,  related to curricula  and special needs  and  traits  of  mentally  disabled  persons. This  is  in addition to societies  and  institutions which  cater  to their  needs. Then  based  on collected  data, the researchers  developed  a paradigm  for  special education  in the light  of  contemporary  trends  and standards in line  with  official educational policies  in Palestine and in harmony  with the  social,  cognitive  and  skillful  frameworks of the mentally disabled  individuals.  In addition  to the  proposed  paradigm, the  researchers  have  suggested  a set of  skills and guidelines for  school  teachers in  accordance  with the  curriculum  paradigm.  The researchers  recommend   adoption of the  proposed  special education paradigm  and  make it  a basis  for  production of educational manuals,  school textbooks and  extracurricular  activities  in order to  raise  the quality of education   provided to the  mentally disabled  people.

Key words: curriculum, mental disability, criteria, international trends.

Title

مجلة العلوم التربوية والنفسية- المجلة العربية للعلوم ونشر الأبحاث

Publisher

مجلة علمية محكمة

Publisher Country

Palestine

Publication Type

Both (Printed and Online)

Volume

4

Year

2020

Pages

139-157