Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education
Abstract
Inclusive education is a worldwide response to the belief that all children have the right to be educated at their local early childhood centre or school. New Zealand’s education system has undergone a series of transformations over the past 20 years, which has included modifications to how schools and their students are funded and managed, and the responsibilities various government departments have for ensuring all children receive the best possible education in a variety of environments. This article outlines those changes, suggests a way forward that will help ensure inclusive education practices in New Zealand match the current policies and rhetoric, and further reinforces the uniqueness that all children bring to their ‘sense’ of inclusion.
Repository Citation
Powell, D.
(2012).
A Review of Inclusive Education in New Zealand,
Electronic Journal for Inclusive Education, 2
(10).
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