Vested Interests in the Development of Special Education in Ireland
Keywords:
Development, Evolution, Change, Reform, Special Education, Pupil Interests, Pupil Needs, Individualised Learning, Classroom, Provision, SupportAbstract
The evolution of special education is seen often only as a process of reform motivated by humanitarian concerns. However, vested interests, such as the State, religion, teachers and other professionals all have had their individual agendas reflecting considerations which have not always placed the interests of the pupil at centre stage.
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