Why do children call me “different”, and why do teachers see me “different”? – the topic of disability in the 21st century school

Abstract

The paper discusses issues related to school education in the 21st century school with regard to disability. It presents the basic issues related to physical and mental dysfunctions, as well as discusses their specificity. It focuses on the issue of the exclusion of the disabled pupil from a class group and shows the teacher’s actions to prevent this exclusion. It also contains several lesson proposals using one of the art therapy methods, Kamishibai Theater, which will help students answer the questions: What is disability? Does disability prevent the establishment of friendly relationships?