ERIC Number: EJ1207961
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018
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Inclusive Education Plans and Practices in China, Thailand, and Turkey
Hauwadhanasuk, Tanyathorn; Karnas, Mustafa; Zhuang, Min
Educational Planning, v25 n1 p29-48 2018
As the changing world becomes more globalized and diverse, people become more connected. It is beneficial educators to learn about the educational practices of every nation. Educational planning efforts promote inclusive education and practices in the three countries: China, Thailand, and Turkey. It is important to raise awareness of the ways that history, culture, social perceptions, and public policy influence special education. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the transitional process of special education programs, services, and public policy toward inclusive education in China, Thailand and Turkey. In addition, this paper aims to present the development of educational plans that promote inclusive education and practices in these countries. The results of this paper indicate that the special education development and its process in China, Thailand, and Turkey are challenging. China is anxious for special education reform. Thailand has progressive special education initiatives spreading throughout the country. The education policies in Thailand and Turkey have addressed issues regarding children with disabilities and appear to move toward inclusion for individuals with disabilities. Indeed, the prospects for individuals with disabilities in these three countries are improving.
Descriptors: Inclusion, Special Education, Educational Policy, Cross Cultural Studies, Foreign Countries, Educational Practices, Educational Planning, Consciousness Raising, Social Attitudes, Educational Change, Disabilities, Elementary Secondary Education, Barriers, International Cooperation, Comparative Education, Social Influences, History, Cultural Influences, Public Policy
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: China; Thailand; Turkey
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