Rose, R. and Forlin, C. (2010) Impact of training on change in practice for education assistants in a group of international private schools in Hong Kong. International Journal of Inclusive Education. 14(3), pp. 309-323. 1360-3116.
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Abstract:
This paper reports research that evaluated the efficacy of training for education assistants and its impact upon changing practices in a group of private international schools in Hong Kong, China. Two cohorts of education assistants received training through an educational institute. The focus was on supporting and fostering inclusive practices in schools. The expectations and perceptions of the education assistants regarding the training was recorded through survey and focus group interviews and discussed alongside international literature in the area of classroom support and inclusive schooling. The paper concludes that the provision of training was successful in meeting education assistants' expectations and in increasing personal confidence and raising self-esteem, but that they face many challenges if their learning is to be applied. The research further reveals that education assistants within Hong Kong schools lack clarity in their role and a narrow understanding of how they may be most appropriately utilised within schools has led to a limiting of their deployment. Implications for training providers and the teaching profession are discussed
Uncontrolled Keywords:
inclusive education; education policy; special education needs; special education
Subjects:
L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1705 Education and training of teachers and administrators
L Education > LA History of education > LA410 Other regions or countries > LA1131 China
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education
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 > LA1131 China
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC1200 Inclusive education
L Education > LC Special aspects of Education > LC3950 Exceptional children and youth. Special education
Creators:
Rose, R. and Forlin, C.
Funders or Sponsors:
English Schools Foundation Hong Kong
Publisher:
Taylor & Francis
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Date:
May 2010
Date Type:
Publication
Page Range:
pp. 309-323
Journal or Publication Title:
International Journal of Inclusive Education
Volume:
14
Number:
3
Language:
English
ISSN:
1360-3116
Status:
Published / Disseminated
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