Developing inclusive education in Portugal: evidence and challenges

Alves, I. , Pinto, P. C. and Pinto, T. J. (2020) Developing inclusive education in Portugal: evidence and challenges. Prospects, 49(3-4), pp. 281-296. (doi: 10.1007/s11125-020-09504-y)

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Abstract

This article assesses evidence of and challenges to the development of inclusive education in Portugal, which is built on three pillars: access to, participation in, and achievement in education for all children and young people. It presents an overview of the present policy framework, followed by an analysis of available statistical data on Portuguese students with disabilities in mainstream schools. The article also discusses significant achievements at the policy and practice levels, namely the attempt to align curriculum and pedagogy and the presence of almost 100% of students with disabilities in mainstream schools. It also considers challenges, such as the issue of monitoring achievement (both at the student and system level) and investments in the system and in teacher education.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Alves, Dr Ines
Authors: Alves, I., Pinto, P. C., and Pinto, T. J.
Subjects:L Education > L Education (General)
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Education
College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy
Journal Name:Prospects
Publisher:Springer
ISSN:0033-1538
ISSN (Online):1573-9090
Published Online:19 October 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 The Authors
First Published:First published in Prospects 49(3-4): 281-296
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons license

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