Category: Theoretical Foundations and Models
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Social Capital and its connection to inclusive education
Social capital can be defined as a complex structure that is based on social networks, trust, reciprocity, and shared norms. It affects an individual’s ability to access available resources and opportunities within…
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Critical Pedagogy in Education – Through the lens of a Sri Lankan and review of “Critical education, critical pedagogies, Marxist education in the United States” and “Reading the world and reading the word: An interview with Paulo Freire.”
Among the many approaches to education, critical pedagogy, as discussed in the works of Paulo Freire (1985) and the critical analysis by Foley, Morris, Gounari, and Agostinone-Wilson (2015), represents education’s role in…
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The Intersection of Disability Models and Inclusive Education
Introduction The discussions about disability in education might have changed significantly over time as it transitions from a more medical-oriented model to a more social one focusing on inclusivity (Jenson, 2018). We…