Inclusion and its Implementation in a Rural Primary School in Ireland
Keywords:
Inclusion, Inclusive Education, Rural, PrimaryAbstract
This study examines how the concept of inclusion in the Irish education system works in practice. Through the use of an inclusion audit, the attitude of teachers and pupils in a rural primary school towards inclusion were surveyed. This small scale study reports the findings of this audit and discusses the barriers to inclusion identified in the survey and their impact on inclusive practices.
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