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50 Years of ERIC
50 Years of ERIC
The Education Resources Information Center (ERIC) is celebrating its 50th Birthday! First opened on May 15th, 1964 ERIC continues the long tradition of ongoing innovation and enhancement.

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A Cross-Cultural Comparison of Teachers' Perspectives on Inclusive Education through a Study Abroad Program in Brazil and in the US
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Chakraborti-Ghosh, Sumita; Orellana, Karee M.; Jones, Joseph – International Journal of Special Education, 2014
The purpose of this study was to examine the differences in philosophies and perceptions of inclusive education between teachers in Brazil and teachers in the United States. As part of a study abroad program, a team of university faculty and graduate students from Tennessee traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in order to investigate their…
Descriptors: Study Abroad, Inclusion, Cross Cultural Studies, Comparative Analysis
Cross-Cultural Comparisons and Implications for Students with EBD: A Decade of Understanding
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Chakraborti-Ghosh, Sumita; Mofield, Emily; Orellana, Karee – International Journal of Special Education, 2010
This paper presents cross-cultural comparisons on definitions, prevalence, and outcomes of students with emotional-behavior disorders (EBD). In addition, the paper addresses the concern of disproportionality and the need for teachers of students with behavior problems to be culturally responsive to perceived inappropriate behaviors. A review of…
Descriptors: Disproportionate Representation, Behavior Disorders, Emotional Problems, Cross Cultural Studies
Understanding Behavior Disorders: Their Perception, Acceptance, and Treatment--A Cross-Cultural Comparison between India and the United States
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Chakraborti-Ghosh, Sumita – International Journal of Special Education, 2008
The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions, identification and treatment of students with behavior problems or disorders in India and the United States. Participants in the study were students and teachers in the United States and India. A qualitative approach included in-depth interviews and participant observations. These were…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Cross Cultural Studies, Behavior Disorders, Foreign Countries