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Cochlear implants in the inclusive classroom: a case study
Author(s) -
JACHOVA ZORA,
KOVACEVIC JASMINA
Publication year - 2010
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/j.1467-9604.2009.01436.x
Subject(s) - mainstream , intervention (counseling) , mainstreaming , qualitative research , cochlear implant , medical education , psychology , qualitative property , cochlear implantation , pedagogy , medicine , audiology , special education , sociology , nursing , political science , computer science , social science , machine learning , law
This article presents a case study of a child aged 12 years with a cochlear implant who is attending a mainstream educational setting in Skopje, FYR Macedonia. The study, which uses both qualitative and quantitative data, took place over a period of 12 months. It illustrates the importance of professional development and training of teachers and a need to emphasise a range of intervention strategies. It also highlights the challenges facing children and young people with cochlear implants in schools and suggests a range of systemic approaches to addressing the issues raised.