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The Inclusion of Learners with Moderate General Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviours in School and Class Activities in Special Schools

Colum, Miriam orcid logoORCID: 0000-0001-6605-9732 (2021) The Inclusion of Learners with Moderate General Learning Disabilities and Challenging Behaviours in School and Class Activities in Special Schools. Reach: journal of special needs education in Ireland, 33 (2). pp. 83-100. ISSN 0790-8695

Abstract
Challenging behaviours (CB) are common among learners with special educational needs and can impact on inclusive practices in educational settings. The current study highlights some factors that support staff in the inclusion of learners with Moderate General Learning Disabilities (ModGLD) and CB in school and during class activities. The research focus is on the perspectives of teachers and principals in six midland and west of Ireland special schools for learners with ModGLD. The research question is “What are the factors that facilitate the inclusion of pupils with ModGLD exhibiting CB in school and during class activities in special schools”. Findings suggest that while some barriers exist such as training, other factors such as school setting, leadership, teacher confidence and competence, collaboration and the support of Special Needs Assistants (SNA) serve to facilitate the inclusion of this cohort of learners.
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Item Type:Article (Published)
Refereed:Yes
Uncontrolled Keywords:Inclusion, special schools, moderate general learning disability, challenging behaviours, barriers to inclusion
Subjects:Social Sciences > Education
Social Sciences > Teaching
DCU Faculties and Centres:DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education
DCU Faculties and Schools > Institute of Education > School of Inclusive & Special Education
Research Institutes and Centres > Centre for Inclusive Pedagogy
Publisher:Irish Association of Teachers in Special Education
Official URL:https://www.reachjournal.ie/index.php/reach/articl...
Copyright Information:Author
ID Code:32022
Deposited On:19 Dec 2025 09:55 by Tom Feeney . Last Modified 19 Dec 2025 09:55
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