Early childhood education and special education: how well do they mix? An examination of inclusive practices in early childhood educational settings in Hong Kong

To examine and identify the current inclusive practices in early childhood educational settings in Hong Kong, this qualitative study looks at the support and educational services available for young children with special needs in Hong Kong mainstream preschools as well as the characteristics of earl...

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Published inInternational journal of inclusive education Vol. 15; no. 6; pp. 683 - 697
Main Author Zhang, Kaili C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Routledge 01.07.2011
Subjects
Children
Early Childhood Education
Education
Educational policy
Educational Practices
Foreign Countries
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Inclusion
inclusive practices
Learning disabilities
Qualitative Research
Special Education
special education needs
Special Needs Students
Young Children
Hong Kong
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Summary:To examine and identify the current inclusive practices in early childhood educational settings in Hong Kong, this qualitative study looks at the support and educational services available for young children with special needs in Hong Kong mainstream preschools as well as the characteristics of early childhood educational settings that support inclusion. Inclusive practices of each of the three preschools involved in the study are presented. Challenges to enhance the quality of inclusion in early childhood educational settings and future possibilities in the field in Hong Kong are also discussed.
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ISSN:1360-3116
1464-5173
DOI:10.1080/13603110903317676