Colum, Miriam
ORCID: 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.
Metadata
| 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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