Perceptions of 'inclusion' and perceived preparedness among school teachers in Sri Lanka

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Perceptions of 'inclusion' and perceived preparedness among school teachers in Sri Lanka

This study examined the preparedness of regular and special education teachers in Sri Lanka to teach students with disabilities in an inclusive educational setting. It also explored their perceptions of the term ‘inclusion’ and its applicability to the Sri Lankan context. A total of 75 teachers were...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors:	Hettiarachchi, Shyamani, Das, A.
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Elsevier Science Ltd. 2014
Subjects:	Disabilities - Skills Teacher training Sri Lanka - Disabilities
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/24039

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