Unless the sysyem is prepared for inclusion which will imply adequate
teacher training of all teachers, facilities for learning and the right
attitude, Integrarion will remain a pipe dream
anita
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From: Monthian Buntan <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Tuesday, October 05, 1999 6:00 AM
Subject: Re: diversity on campus
>Hello,
>
>I may agree with the term "segregated" some time ago, but I think many main
>streaming phonetics go too far in this sense. In this case, I would rather
>use the term "specialized school" instead.
>
>Regards,
>
>Thian.
>
>PS: Basically I don't believe in just the idea of relocation of disabled
>students for the sake of "integration." With low expectation for disabled
>students in the melting pot sense, this so-called main streaming or a more
>modernized approach called "inclusive education" is just another way of
>shutting down other alternatives.At 03:57 PM 10/4/99 +0100, you wrote:
>>Can anyone send me refs of literature on education for pwds, particularly
>>looking @ segregated vs mainstream.
>>
>>Cheers
>>
>>Sonali
>>Doctoral student
>>Loughborough University
>
>
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