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An Examination of the Practical Problems Associated with the Implementation of Inclusive Education Policies
Author(s) -
Florian Lani
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
support for learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.25
H-Index - 30
eISSN - 1467-9604
pISSN - 0268-2141
DOI - 10.1111/1467-9604.00069
Subject(s) - excellence , mainstream , inclusion (mineral) , government (linguistics) , theme (computing) , political science , mainstreaming , pedagogy , public administration , sociology , special education , public relations , social science , law , linguistics , philosophy , computer science , operating system
The debate about inclusive education is a topic of educational interest throughout the world. In the UK, the concept of inclusion is a central theme in the new Labour government's education policies. Although the concept is part of a broad human rights agenda, many educators have serious reservations about supporting the widespread placement of pupils with SEN in mainstream schools. This paper reviews the arguments for and against inclusive education with particular reference to the government's policy documents, Excellence in Schools and Excellence for All Children .