Secondary School Children's Attitudes to Disability: A Comparison in Integrated and Non-Integrated Schools

Authors

  • Adele McConkey
  • Trevor James

Keywords:

Inclusion, Inclusive Education, S.E.N., Mainstream, Pupil Attitudes, Integration, Special Educational Needs

Abstract

In recent years in many countries there has been a move towards integrating pupils with disabilities into mainstream schools. Studies of pupils' attitudes have been helpful in supporting and encouraging this trend. 

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1988-11-11

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McConkey, A., & James, T. (1988). Secondary School Children’s Attitudes to Disability: A Comparison in Integrated and Non-Integrated Schools. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 12(1), 35–44. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/348

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