Development, Education and Learning Disability in India (1st ed. 2022) (Palgrave Studies in Disability and International Development)

By: Maya Kalyanpur

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Synopsis: This book uses qualitative research methods to examine why students in an Indian context are being identified as having learning disabilities on criteria that are largely drawn from the context of the Global North. It explores the push towards English language instruction as a possible factor that affects poor academic outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds who may be first-generation learners or English language learners. The book contrasts the different outcomes and supports for academically struggling students across low-income and middle-income backgrounds, with evidence to suggest that, despite the inclusionary principles of Education For All, this label is creating a marginalized group of students.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030839895
Related ISBNs:: 9783030839888
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 12/13/21
Copyrighted By:: The Editor
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Disability-Related, Education, Social Studies, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.