Knowledge, attitudes and practices to children with disabilities in Bhutan: a contextualized literature review

Garner, P., Murray, J. M., Preece, D., Rose, R. C. and Zhao, Y. (2018) Knowledge, attitudes and practices to children with disabilities in Bhutan: a contextualized literature review. Early Child Development and Care. 0300-4430.

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Abstract:

The challenges of providing education for a heterogeneous student population (in respect of gender, poverty levels, language and learning aptitude and level) have been major issues in refining Bhutanese policy and practice. These challenges are noted in respect of children with ‘special needs’ in the Bhutan Education Blueprint, 2014–24 (NSB/MoE/UNICEF, 2014), which indicated that ‘government’s initiatives to enhance educational access for children with special needs remains a formidable challenge for the education sector owing to the limited number of special schools, facilities, support services and capacity of the teachers’ (p. 26). This literature review scopes some of the key issues implied by this current situation, using the existing literature on ‘children with disabilities’ CWD from both recognized academic sources as well as the so-called ‘grey’ literature. It points to an emerging recognition of both ongoing challenges and opportunities in Bhutan which parallel those in diverse international contexts.

Creators:

Garner, P., Murray, J. M., Preece, D., Rose, R. C. and Zhao, Y.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Education and Research
Research Centres > Centre for Education and Research
Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion

Date:

19 November 2018

Date Type:

Publication

Journal or Publication Title:

Early Child Development and Care

Language:

English

DOI:

10.1080/03004430.2018.1545170

ISSN:

0300-4430

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes