Principal Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusive Provision in Mainstream and Transfer to the Special School for Students with Moderate General Learning DisabilitiesM

Authors

  • Lisa White

Keywords:

Principal's Perceptions, Principal Voice, Inclusive Provision, Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Mainstream Schools, MGLD, Moderate General Learning Disabilities, General Learning Disabilities, Transition, Special Schools

Abstract

This article explores one component of a study that the author recently undertook and is an attempt to address the dearth of literature and empirical research relating to the inclusion of pupils with moderate general learning disabilities, in the Irish context. The author investigates principal teachers’ perceptions of inclusion for these pupils.

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Published

2021-01-24

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White, L. (2021). Principal Teachers’ Perceptions of Inclusive Provision in Mainstream and Transfer to the Special School for Students with Moderate General Learning DisabilitiesM. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 21(1), 22–33. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/122

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