ERIC Number: EJ657366
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2001
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From Special Education to an Inclusive, Outcomes-Based System.
Naicker, Sigamoney
Journal of International Special Needs Education, v4 p24-31 2001
This article discusses shifting from special education to inclusive, outcomes-based education (OBE) in South Africa. It examines why there is a shift toward OBE, different educational paradigms, and shifting from fundamental pedagogy to OBE. Necessary changes are highlighted, and include a shift from classification to using OBE for progression and inclusion. (Contains references.) (CR)
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Change Strategies, Disabilities, Educational Change, Educational Innovation, Elementary Secondary Education, Foreign Countries, Inclusive Schools, Labeling (of Persons), Outcome Based Education, Social Change
The Council for Exceptional Children, 1920 Association Drive, Reston, VA 22190.
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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Identifiers: South Africa
