Challenges and opportunities in efforts towards inclusive education: reflections from India
@article{Singal2019ChallengesAO, title={Challenges and opportunities in efforts towards inclusive education: reflections from India}, author={Nidhi Singal}, journal={International Journal of Inclusive Education}, year={2019}, volume={23}, pages={827 - 840} }
ABSTRACT Across the globe, the Salamanca Statement has provided the strongest impetus for drawing attention to the education of some of the most marginalised groups. In India, it has had a significant and specific impact on the provision of schooling opportunities for children with disabilities. This paper provides a critical analysis of key developments in national policies and programmes and how these have shaped provision at the classroom level. Drawing on Nancy Fraser’s conception of…
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