Using Children's Literature in the Classroom to Teach About Disabilities

Authors

  • Bertina L. Hildreth
  • Joyce A. Rademacher
  • Kevin Callahan

Keywords:

Children's Literature, Literacy Education, Inclusion, Mainstream, S.E.N., Special Educational Needs, Peer Attitudes, Positive Attitudes, Relationships, Themed Discussion, Facilitation, English

Abstract

While there are many factors which faclitate the successful inclusion of pupils with disabilities within mainstream education, children's attitudes towards their peers with disabilities is a most important factor. Positive attitudes can be developed through the use of children's literature.

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Published

1997-11-11

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Hildreth, B. L., Rademacher, J. A., & Callahan, K. (1997). Using Children’s Literature in the Classroom to Teach About Disabilities. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 11(1), 22–30. Retrieved from https://reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/361

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Vol. 11 No. 1 (1997)

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