Integrated Education – Where are we heading? Dr. Vivian Heung The Hong Kong Institute of Education
Disability Discrimination Ordinance Equal Opportunities in access to education Meaningful participation Positive educational outcome Evidence based practice
Integrated Education Slow progress Restricted to eight categories of SEN students: HI, VI, PD, ASD, ADHD, SLI, SpLD and ID Students with challenging behaviors not welcome Capacity of schools long term goal
No. of students 2001/022005/062006/07 Primary School Secondary School Special School (including special classes in ordinary school) Total Percentage of student studying in special school 0.99%0.84%0.86% No. of schools 2001/022005/062006/07 Primary School Secondary School Special School Total Percentage of special school 5.34%4.82%4.93%
Meaning participation Opportunities to participate in learning activities Changes in pedagogy learning outcome Cognitive, psycho social gains
Obligations of Educational Establishments Formulate policy Effective leadership Access to same curriculum Effective practice Monitoring and accountability
Obligations of teachers, other professionals and support staff Sound knowledge Methods of assessment and discipline Tailor the curriculum Effective strategies
The Way Forward Timely review Positive educational outcomes Models of support: In-class, out of class Direction for achieving inclusive education