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Образователна стая на загадките – приобщаваща и достъпна интерактивна среда за обучение
Educational Escape Room – an Inclusive and Accessible Interactive Learning Environment

Author(s): Mariya Aleksieva, Irina Mishkova-Yotova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Education, School education
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: educational escape room; inclusive education; special educational needs

Summary/Abstract: The authors of the article explore the potential of puzzle-based learning rooms as an innovative and inclusive environment for students with special educational needs (SEN). The study is grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework, which emphasizes flexibility and personalization in education. The authors present best practices and examples for adapting educational spaces, including multisensory approaches (tactile, visual, and auditory elements), personalized acoustic and lighting adjustments, as well as methods for active engagement through role assignment. The article analyzes key pedagogical, spatial, and organizational factors necessary for successfully implementing this format in school settings, with an emphasis on collaboration between teachers, specialists, and students. Based on the research, a comprehensive model is proposed for creating interactive game-based learning environments that account for individual differences and promote active learning among students. The study highlights the importance of creative approaches in enhancing accessibility, inclusion, and motivation for students with special educational needs.

  • Issue Year: 98/2026
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 675-688
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Bulgarian
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