Children with disabilities in private inclusive schools in Mumbai: experiences and challenges

Das, Ashima and Kattumuri, Ruth ORCID: 0000-0003-2820-9060 (2010) Children with disabilities in private inclusive schools in Mumbai: experiences and challenges. Working Paper (34). Asia Research Centre, London School of Economics and Political Science, London, UK.

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Abstract

'Inclusive education’ policy has been introduced in India, however the concept is in its infancy This qualitative study analyses the case of children with disabilities studying in private inclusive schools of Mumbai. It discusses the development of self concept, elucidates the benefits and challenges of children with disabilities in inclusive education. We then suggest recommendations for improvements in implementing inclusive education in India.

Item Type:	Monograph (Working Paper)
Official URL:	http://www.lse.ac.uk/collections/asiaResearchCentr...
Additional Information:	© 2010 The authors
Divisions:	Grantham Research Institute India Observatory Asia Centre
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > DS Asia H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) L Education > L Education (General) R Medicine > RJ Pediatrics > RJ101 Child Health. Child health services
JEL classification:	H - Public Economics > H2 - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue > H20 - General
Date Deposited:	21 Sep 2011 09:14
Last Modified:	13 Sep 2024 20:16
Funders:	Inlaks Foundation, India for the research visit grant
URI:	http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/38362

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