Teachers' perceptions of education support structures in the implementation of inclusive education in South Africa

Inclusive education forms the ethos of the education system in South Africa and resonates with the Constitution of the country, which recognises diversity and resists exclusivity. Inclusive education is also reflected in education policies such as the Education White Paper 6: Special Education - Bui...

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Authors: Nel, Norma Margaret (Author) ; Tlale, Lloyd Daniel Nkoli (Author) ; Engelbrecht, Petra (Author) ; Nel, Mirna (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: South African Publ. 2016
In: Koers
Year: 2016, Volume: 81, Issue: 3, Pages: 1-4
IxTheo Classification:KBN Sub-Saharan Africa
ZF Education
Further subjects:B Special Schools as Resource Centres
B Full-Service Schools
B Inclusive Education
B Institutional-Level Support Teams
B District-Based Support Teams
B Learning Support Educators
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