Den här artikeln utforskar, genom en mångperspektivistisk diskursanalys, tidningsartiklar, en vetenskaplig artikel, ett myndighetsbrev, bloggar och ett reportage skrivna om en specifik grundskola i Sverige, som har blivit känd för sitt lyckade utvecklingsarbete med elevernas studieresultat. Enligt denna artikel är bilden som förmedlas genom media mycket positiv tills en artikel följd av en blogg, förändrade diskursordningen på ett hegemoniskt sätt. Den här artikeln beskriver den diskursiva förändringen i relation till den social- och historiskt utbildningspolitiska kontexten, till stor del dominerad av en nyliberal ideologi, där mätning och ranking fokuseras mer än skolutveckling i form av inkludering och lärande. / This article uses discourse analysis from a multivalent perspective to research newspaper articles, a scientific article, an institutional newsletter, blogs and a reportage written on the subject of a specific comprehensive school in Sweden which has become known for its successful development in pupils’ achievements. According to this article the picture given of the school in the media is very positive, until the time when one article in a newspaper, followed by a blog, changed the order of discourse in a hegemonic way. This article describes the discursive change in relation to the social and historical context within the education policy, one largely dominated by a neoliberal ideology, which focuses more on measuring and ranking than on school improvement in terms of inclusion and learning.

Upon the introduction of the Universal primary education in 1997 by the government of Uganda, the idea of integrated education was put into practice. As of now, children with disabilities are accessing education through the mainstream schools though facing many challenges. However, our study has found out that CWDs are still facing many challenges in accessing special education in Uganda. This includes lack of good physical infrastructure, educational materials, easy access to classrooms, and other services.                                       In addition, teachers are not motivated to take care of the needs of CWDs, resulting in low morale. Corruption among officials within the system is yet another factor affecting special education provision for CWDs.    The study was conducted through qualitative method with semi structured interview questions. In one of the districts in Uganda, four teachers in one primary school and four education officials in the same district were interviewed. The aim of this study was to find out the challenges facing children with disabilities, and the possibilities of providing special education to them.

It is a widespread belief in western society today that every adolescent is capable of attaining a high school diploma (Pharris-Ciureja, Hirschman, & Willhoft, 2012). In reality, a Statistics Canada (2012) “Labour Force Survey” concluded that only 73.9% of all 18 and 19 year olds have received high school diplomas. Richards (2009) stated that Manitoba’s high school dropout rate is the highest in Canada, and is twice as high as that of British Columbia. Unfortunately, many adolescents have started on the path to dropping out long before they enter high school (Downing & Peckham-Hardin, 2007) due to a combination of sociological, socioeconomic, cultural, developmental, behavioural, and academic factors (Englund, Edgeland, & Collins, 2008; Pharris-Ciureja, Hirschman, & Willhoft, 2012; Richards 2009). To better understand this phenomenon, I used the critical analytical tool of the immanent critique (Skrtic, 1995); and several different critical thinking tools (Levy, 2010). I also reviewed literature concerning sociology and education, Manitoba’s interpretation of inclusion, and the unique nature of high schools and their teachers. The purpose of this study was to invite Manitoba high school classroom teachers into a think tank and ask them what they believe they do to help adolescents stay in school and graduate. I found that the high school classroom teachers who participated in the study creatively strived to connect with students, worked individually and collaboratively with colleagues, and acknowledged the need for legislation, policies, and administration. They also took the time to examine current educational practices and continuously searched for innovative ways to improve their classrooms, schools, and the system-at-large. I concluded that school systems would greatly benefit from seeking out the voices of high school teachers and asking them what they think.

This study focuses on the need for an induction programme by which especially newly appointed circuit managers and circuit managers with little experience can benefit. This study is not concerned with the training programme for newly appointed circuit managers, but the emphasis is on the professional induction and continued development of educational leaders such as circuit managers. In order to get to the heart of the matter, a literature study was first undertaken to investigate the nature of professional development of which induction is one component. Also, problems that might be experienced by circuit managers and expertise they might need for functioning effectively have been lifted from the literature study. A few induction programmes in developed and developing countries have been analysed and compared to practices in the RSA. Secondly, an empirical study has been undertaken on the perceptions of circuit managers on problems they are experiencing and on expertise they need in order to function optimally in their new work environment. Findings in the literature study reveal that circuit managers experience distinctive problems, and that these problems manifest themselves within the circuit managers themselves, in their work environment, on managerial level, within society and within their careers as educators. Another distinction is that the managerial skills a circuit manager should have can be divided into four categories, viz. technical, personal, social and conceptual skills. The literature study also shows that formal induction in developed countries is run in a programme-driven manner, while in the RSA there is a lack of formal induction programmes as well as a formal mentor system for newly appointed circuit managers. Findings in the empirical study have shown that respondents experience serious problems in especially the work environment, on managerial level and in their teaching careers Less serious problems are experienced in the circuit manager's personal life and within the community. A further indication was that respondents considered all the skills as very important in order to function effectively in their new work environment. The above needs give rise to the formulation of directives for the development and implementation of an induction programme for newly appointed circuit managers. This instruction programme comprises four phases, and the themes of the respective phases have been selected in such a manner that the activities in the total induction process are purposeful and orderly, and aimed at a specific outcome. Recommendations of this study emphasize the importance of a formal induction programme as well as a formal monitoring system for newly appointed circuit managers in die RSA Also, there is an urgent necessity for a formal and structured job description. ongoing skills development and the establishment/formulation of a national policy, determining the nature and level of management training. Without doubt the most important influence on the quality of circuit managers in the RSA is their own expertise, and the induction of newly appointed circuit managers is the sine qua non for the development of competent education managers. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Education))--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2002

This study focuses on the need for an induction programme by which especially newly appointed circuit managers and circuit managers with little experience can benefit. This study is not concerned with the training programme for newly appointed circuit managers, but the emphasis is on the professional induction and continued development of educational leaders such as circuit managers. In order to get to the heart of the matter, a literature study was first undertaken to investigate the nature of professional development of which induction is one component. Also, problems that might be experienced by circuit managers and expertise they might need for functioning effectively have been lifted from the literature study. A few induction programmes in developed and developing countries have been analysed and compared to practices in the RSA. Secondly, an empirical study has been undertaken on the perceptions of circuit managers on problems they are experiencing and on expertise they need in order to function optimally in their new work environment. Findings in the literature study reveal that circuit managers experience distinctive problems, and that these problems manifest themselves within the circuit managers themselves, in their work environment, on managerial level, within society and within their careers as educators. Another distinction is that the managerial skills a circuit manager should have can be divided into four categories, viz. technical, personal, social and conceptual skills. The literature study also shows that formal induction in developed countries is run in a programme-driven manner, while in the RSA there is a lack of formal induction programmes as well as a formal mentor system for newly appointed circuit managers. Findings in the empirical study have shown that respondents experience serious problems in especially the work environment, on managerial level and in their teaching careers Less serious problems are experienced in the circuit manager's personal life and within the community. A further indication was that respondents considered all the skills as very important in order to function effectively in their new work environment. The above needs give rise to the formulation of directives for the development and implementation of an induction programme for newly appointed circuit managers. This instruction programme comprises four phases, and the themes of the respective phases have been selected in such a manner that the activities in the total induction process are purposeful and orderly, and aimed at a specific outcome. Recommendations of this study emphasize the importance of a formal induction programme as well as a formal monitoring system for newly appointed circuit managers in die RSA Also, there is an urgent necessity for a formal and structured job description. ongoing skills development and the establishment/formulation of a national policy, determining the nature and level of management training. Without doubt the most important influence on the quality of circuit managers in the RSA is their own expertise, and the induction of newly appointed circuit managers is the sine qua non for the development of competent education managers. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Education))--Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education, 2002

The purpose of this study was to gain deeper knowledge about the special needs of guidance significance as an aid to students based on teachers' views and perceptions.Eight teachers from three different municipalities, active in primary school and middle school have been interviewed since all have participated in and have experience with special needs tutoring. Their responses were compiled and answered the three research questions: What experiences have teachers of special education counseling? How do teachers the guidance they received from a special teacher? What effect has the special educational guidance given for the inclusive education? The result shows that the special educational tutorial helps teachers gain a deeper understanding of students in need of special support and guidance to the mission vary in scope and content. The special educational tutorial that is aimed directly at the teachers seem to have a positive effect on inclusion and a critical/dilemma perspective while the consultative guidance primarily directed towards the adaptation of educational material and allows students to walk out of the classroom to receive special education promotes exclusion and ability grouping and a compensatory perspectives. From a sociocultural perspective pointing results of the study that teachers with special education tutoring experience to students in an inclusive education contribute to each other's learning,creating meaningful for everyone involved. / Syftet med denna studie var att få djupare kunskap om den specialpedagogiska handledningens betydelse som ett stöd för elever utifrån lärares syn och uppfattningar.Åtta lärare från tre olika kommuner, verksamma på grundskolans låg- och mellanstadium har intervjuats eftersom samtliga har deltagit i och har erfarenhet av specialpedagogisk handledning. Deras svar har sammanställts och besvarat de tre forskningsfrågorna: Vilka erfarenheter har lärare av den specialpedagogiska handledningen? Hur upplever lärare den handledning de fått av specialpedagogen? Vilken effekt har den specialpedagogiska handledningen fått för den inkluderande undervisningen? Resultatet visar att den specialpedagogiska handledningen bidrar till att lärarna får en djupare förståelse för elever i behov av särskilt stöd och att handledningsuppdraget varierar i omfattning och innehåll. Den specialpedagogiska handledning som riktar sig direkt till lärarna verkar ha en positiv effekt på inkluderingen och ett kritiskt/dilemmaperspektiv medan den konsultativa handledningen främst riktas mot anpassning av läromedel och låter eleverna gå ut ur klassrummet för att få specialpedagogiskt stöd främjar exkludering och nivågruppering och ett kompensatoriskt perspektiv. Ur ett sociokulturellt perspektiv pekar studiens resultat på att lärare som fått specialpedagogisk handledning upplever att elever i en inkluderande undervisning bidrar tillvarandras lärande vilket skapar meningsfullhet för alla inblandade.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2006.

Research shows that there is a gap between interest and experience in the area of sexuality for individuals with autism. Also, although these individuals have unique learning requirements pertaining to their sexuality, there is no consensus on the provision and content of such education. Using a socially inclusive theoretical lens founded on existing models of disability and competence, this bilingual study (a) developed a conceptual framework of sexuality education, as understood by adolescents living in Ontario with a diagnosis of high-functioning autism and their caregivers; (b) used extant texts to support the conceptualization provided by youth and caregivers; and (c) identified personal strengths and barriers, as well as societal supports and barriers that impact sexuality education for these youth. Using a qualitative orientation, this study employed in-depth interviews, surveys, and a literature review to better understand the topic under investigation. Twenty participants from 8 families took part in these interviews, including 9 adolescents and 11 caregivers. Survey and extant textual-analysis data were used to support the findings. Sexuality education content was conceptualized as a combination of facts and sociosexual norms, with emphasis on outcomes. Additionally, safety and pleasure were identified as important content areas, including the historically absent aspect of shared enjoyment. Some content areas were part of a greater discourse of normalization. Sexuality education was seen as a combination of formal and informal activities that are developmentally appropriate, proactive, and take place across various settings and groupings. Caregivers were cited as the primary providers of informal education, whereas schools and other community partners were seen as formal providers of education. Various supports and barriers were identified, some of which were viewed as both. Themes related to media and technology pervaded all findings. This study provides further emic and etic understanding of the subject with implications for practice, policy, and theory.

Inquiry-based learning (IBL) has existed since the early 1500’s and research points to it being a successful pedagogy, so why do so few educators use it? One reason may be the confusion found in the literature encountered by educators. In light of this confusion, how teachers defined and implemented IBL in diverse, 21st Century classrooms was investigated. Looking at whether IBL was, or could be, an inclusive practice was also researched. Furthermore, the possibility that inquiry-based learning (IBL) encompassed differentiated instruction (DI) in its implementation and could therefore be used as a process to incorporate both was explored. To investigate these ideas, current literature was reviewed; including the works of John Dewey and Lev Vygotsky, and a qualitative research project was conducted using a phenomenological method. The research consisted of observations and interviews in the natural setting, of an inclusive elementary classroom.

Thesis (M.Ed.)--North-West University, Vaal Triangle Campus, 2006.