Journal Articles

Integration to inclusion in Hong Kong: Not an easy progression

Title:
Integration to inclusion in Hong Kong: Not an easy progression
Authors:
- Westwood, Peter Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong
Source:
Australasian Journal of Special and Inclusive Education, 45(2), 268-280, 2021
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Year Published:
2021
Education Categories:
- E Special Education
  - EG Inclusive Education
Keywords:
Inclusion Special Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
This article describes the evolution of inclusive education in Hong Kong, moving from segregation via integration to inclusion. The outside influence of education policies and trends from Britain, Australia, and the United States are identified, and the current situation is described. In particular, obstacles that are encountered on the route to inclusion are compared with those found in other countries. These obstacles include large class size, teachers’ often negative attitudes, parents’ expectations, teachers’ lack of expertise for adapting the curriculum and for providing differentiated teaching, and ongoing conflicts between the notion of ‘inclusive schooling for all’ and the ‘academic standards agenda’. Copyright © 2021 Cambridge University Press.
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 25150731
- 2515074X
DOI:
- 10.1017/jsi.2021.5
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/bibs/ee55b0a8
Entry Date:
2022-04-20