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The Inclusion of Deaf Learners: observations from EENET's action research study in Zambia

Author: Susie Miles & Doreen Woodford
Organisation: EENET
Published: EENET
Country: Zambia
Date published: 01 October 2003

Paper synopsis

This short article focuses on observations made by an action researcher while visiting a unit for deaf children attached to a mainstream school in the Northern Province of Zambia, and while attending a meeting of teachers at the school. This activity was part of a two year action research project which aimed to capture the experience of education stakeholders in promoting inclusive education. In the analysis phase of the project, significant phrases in the observation notes were highlighted and discussed. Each phrase raised a set of discussion points designed to promote further reflection and discussion. These phrases provided clues to the attitudes of the teachers working at the school and to the challenges they face in promoting a more inclusive learning environments for all children.

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