Teacher Professional Learning for Inclusive Education in Gaeltacht Schools: A Review of The Literature
Keywords:
Gaeltacht, immersion education, teacher professional learning, inclusive education, special educational needsAbstract
Professional learning (PL) is key if teachers are to feel prepared and supported to implement inclusive education (IE) for students with special educational needs (SEN). There is a dearth of research related to professional learning for inclusion in Gaeltacht education. The intersection of immersion education and SEN presents additional challenges for Irish-medium education (IME) schools in meeting the needs of their students with SEN, and teachers in these
settings require context specific PL in the area of SEN. However, to date, PL has not always addressed the complex socio-linguistic context in which Gaeltacht schools are located. This paper reviews key literature pertaining to Gaeltacht education, as well as PL and SEN across a range of contexts.
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