Journal Articles

Can the introduction of an inclusion index move a system forward?

Title:
Can the introduction of an inclusion index move a system forward?
Authors:
- Heung, Vivian Centre for Special Needs and Studies in Inclusive Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education
Source:
International Journal of Inclusive Education, 10(4), 309-322, 2006
Publisher:
Routledge
Year Published:
2006
Education Categories:
Keywords:
School Management & Organization Schools Evaluation Performance Standards Public Institutions Culture Cultural Pluralism Educational Anthropology Education Hong Kong
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Primary Education
- Secondary Education
Abstract:
This paper describes the moves towards greater inclusion in the Hong Kong education system and the problems that have arisen from those moves. It then describes the introduction of an adapted version of the Index for Inclusion, called the Indicators for Inclusion in Hong Kong, in order to stimulate greater progress. As the adapted Hong Kong Indicators for Inclusion are developed in a unique education culture and based on a particular notion of inclusion, it may be of interest to international readers to see the impact of culture differences in shaping the Indicators. Further, the Hong Kong Indicators for Inclusion are connected with school self‐evaluation and performance standards. The interaction between inclusion and school evaluation will be explored. The paper questions the use of the indicator system to drive inclusion in Hong Kong and the assumptions regarding the capacity of schools for self‐review.
[Copyright of International Journal of Inclusive Education is the property of Routledge. Full article may be available at the publisher's website:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13603110500430674]
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Journal Articles
ISSN:
- 13603116
DOI:
- 10.1080/13603110500430674
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/5ad4f6a4
Entry Date:
2010-09-06