TEACHERS' PERSPECTIVES AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

Abstract The contemporary age is continuously witnessing rapid technological developments that are changing the outlook of the education sector. The modern scenario prioritises digital education and technology integration, especially in a special educational setting. The current research article focuses on investigating the perspectives of teachers and their understanding of technology in special education. Evidence shows that teachers specialising in teaching children with special needs are seeing a major potential of technology in facilitating academic growth. However, there are certain obstacles hindering the proper incorporation of education technology essentially in terms of resources inefficiency lack of knowledge and lack of confidence to accept new technology.