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Inclusive Education: A Question of Justice

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 February 2016

Maureen Whiting  and
Janelle Young
Maureen Whiting
Affiliation:
Primary School Principal
Janelle Young*
Affiliation:
Australian Catholic University
*
Address for correspondence: Ms Janelle Young, Lecturer in Education, Australian Catholic University, PO Box 247, Everton Park, Qld 4053. Email: [email protected]
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Abstract

This paper presents the findings of a qualitative study of the integration of an exceptional child with Down syndrome into a regular primary school. In investigating the demands made on the teachers in this situation, the researcher attempted to discover personal, professional development and support needs. The data revealed that there were greatly increased demands placed on the teachers of the exceptional child and their personal and professional needs were significant. The study concluded that it is only with adequate professional, financial and moral support of the entire school community that justice for teachers of exceptional children in integrated classrooms is both done and seen to be done.

Type
Research Article
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Australasian Journal of Special Education , Volume 20 , Issue 2 , 1996 , pp. 29 - 39
Copyright
Copyright © The Australian Association of Special Education 1996

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