Secondary School Children's Attitudes to Disability: A Comparison in Integrated and Non-Integrated Schools
Keywords:
Inclusion, Inclusive Education, S.E.N., Mainstream, Pupil Attitudes, Integration, Special Educational NeedsAbstract
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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