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 |
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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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