Attitudes to Integration

Authors

  • Timothy O'Connell

Keywords:

Integration, Belief, Perspective, Attitude, Mental Handicap, Positive, Teacher Characteristic, Classroom, Provision, SEN, Special Educational Needs, Teacher, Staff, Whole School, Climate, Environment

Abstract

Research indicates that a positive attitude toward handicapped children is considered the most significant teacher characteristic in the success of integration. The followng article summarises the findings of an important Irish Study. 

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Published

2022-11-28

How to Cite

O’Connell, T. (2022). Attitudes to Integration. REACH: Journal of Inclusive Education in Ireland, 1(2), 51–58. Retrieved from https://www.reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/article/view/523

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Vol. 1 No. 2 (1988)

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