Enhancing communication in classrooms in developing countries: improving teachers’ knowledge and changing attitudes towards special educational needs and inclusion

Feng, Y. and Jament, J. (2008) Enhancing communication in classrooms in developing countries: improving teachers’ knowledge and changing attitudes towards special educational needs and inclusion. Paper presented to: Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE), Dublin, 12 - 14 June 2008. (Unpublished)

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Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Abstract:	This paper discusses qualitative research data from two developing countries, China and India, on teachers’ knowledge and attitudes towards special educational needs and inclusion. Education for students with special educational needs has improved since late 1980s in both countries; however, inclusive education still falls behind in an international context. The findings suggest cultural specific issues with regards to the interpretations of equal educational opportunities for all. The paper identifies the need to improve teachers’ knowledge and to change the attitudes towards SEN in enhancing better communication between teachers and students in inclusive classrooms
Uncontrolled Keywords:	teacher attitude, special educational needs, inclusion, China, India
Subjects:	L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education L Education > LA History of education > LA410 Other regions or countries > LA1131 China L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education L Education > LA History of education > LA410 Other regions or countries
Creators:	Feng, Y and Jament, Johnson
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:	University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion Faculties > Faculty of Education & Humanities > Special Education Needs and Inclusion
Date:	2008
Date Type:	Publication
Event Title:	Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education (IATSE)
Event Dates:	12 - 14 June 2008
Event Location:	Dublin
Event Type:	Conference
Language:	English
Status:	Unpublished
Refereed:	Yes
URI:	http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1534

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